Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL7 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 78 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-E4
E-PL7 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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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 |