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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was launched 8 years later than the E-PL6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-S20 grades against the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL6

 X-S20 E-PL6 
IntroducedMay 2023August 2014Fresher by 108 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 E-PL6 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL6

 X-S20 E-PL6 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 vs the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and E-PL6 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and E-PL6.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography highlights
84
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography factors
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
heavier than average in class (491 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
87
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (750 shots)
supports phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
77
better than average battery power (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (491g)
85
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (750 per charge)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
heavier than average in class (491 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2014-08-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $300