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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the PEN-F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E2 PEN-F 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E2

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2014Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E2 PEN-F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 features exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications 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-E2 versus Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and PEN-F is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography info
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
bad battery power (330 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
34
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $1,000