Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E4 | PEN-F | |||
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Revealed | January 2021 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 61 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E4
PEN-F | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E4 | PEN-F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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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 |