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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was launched around the same time to the PEN-F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 PEN-F 
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 PEN-F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2016Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and PEN-F is 74 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and PEN-F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
bad battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography highlights
63
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
75
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN-F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,700 $1,000