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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Released September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 6 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-H2 PEN-F 
IntroducedSeptember 2022January 2016Fresher by 81 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-H2

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-H2 PEN-F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and PEN-F is 62 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and PEN-F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will show greater detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography factors
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (680 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
75
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (680 per charge)
has dual storage slots
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging information
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus PEN-F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-09-08 2016-01-27
Physical type SLR-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 40MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life 680 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,999 $1,000