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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2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
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
  • Announced January 2016
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E2S PEN-F 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2016Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
75
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography advice
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
75
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus PEN-F
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