Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Announced January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-410

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-420, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-420 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Olympus E-420. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-420
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-420 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2008 | More recent by 93 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1390k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
E-420 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-420
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-420 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-420 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-420.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-420 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-420.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus E-420 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus E-420 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2008-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 527 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 500 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $1,700 | $999 |