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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was brought out 6 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-H2S PEN-F 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2016More recent by 78 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-H2S PEN-F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and PEN-F is 62 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2S and PEN-F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2S will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography information
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography info
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography info
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (580 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
73
better than average battery power (580 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing MP (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
75
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
two card slots
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging details
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-H2SOlympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Olympus PEN-F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2016-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 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 580 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $2,499 $1,000