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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  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6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
Photography Glossary
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