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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 5 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the PEN-F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E4 PEN-F 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2016More recent by 61 months
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E4

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-E4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E4 PEN-F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 has physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography info
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography info
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography info
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography info
88
great battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count great (26MP)
selfie friendly display
75
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 shots)
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2016-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $849 $1,000