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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
53 Features
81 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 6 years after the E-PL7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the E-PL7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL7 
ReleasedJanuary 2021September 2014More modern by 78 months
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-E4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL7 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the E-PL7.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
83
 focusing manually
 MP count great (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
71
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography info
80
 has a tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 no image stabilization
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography information
88
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count great (26MP)
 selfie friendly display
85
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count great (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 no image stabilization
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging advice
82
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 no image stabilization
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2014-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 357 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $849 $499