Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7
Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
81 Overall
64
86 Imaging
54 Features
81 Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL7
| Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
focusing manually
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography info
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
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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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography information
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count great (26MP)
selfie friendly display
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging advice
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
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
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus 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 |
