Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(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
- Announced January 2016

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-E2S was brought out around the same time to the PEN-F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades vs the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S & Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E2S | PEN-F | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E2S
PEN-F | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E2S | PEN-F | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2016 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with physical 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) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the PEN-F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and PEN-F is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and PEN-F.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E2S | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 77 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file 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 | 350g (0.77 lb) | 427g (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 Overall 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 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $599 | $1,000 |