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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Updated by Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 11 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021July 2009Fresher by 140 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-P1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-P1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography information
88
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent MP (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
43
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (300 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2009-07-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $849 $182