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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 3 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A7 PEN-F 
ReleasedSeptember 2019January 2016More recent by 45 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1037kClearer display (+1723k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-A7

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A7 PEN-F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and PEN-F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
80
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography details
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography details
88
great battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
75
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2016-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,760k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 440 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $1,000