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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Released May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was revealed 8 years after the E-PL7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X-S20 scores against the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL7

 X-S20 E-PL7 
LaunchedMay 2023September 2014More modern by 107 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1037kClearer display (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 E-PL7 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL7

 X-S20 E-PL7 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X-S20 compared to the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and E-PL7 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and E-PL7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger X-S20 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography information
84
focusing manually
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
75
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
87
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (750 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
77
better than average battery (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (491g)
85
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (750 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (491g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2014-09-01
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of 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 1,840k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 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 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 357 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 750 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $499