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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
76 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was manufactured 6 years later than the E-PL8 and that is quite a large difference as far as 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-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X-S20 grades versus the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL8

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL8 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2016More recent by 82 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper screen (+803k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-PL8 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL8

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL8 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the E-PL8.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and E-PL8 is 72 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and E-PL8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
84
 manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
72
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography details
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 heavier than competition (491g)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
87
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery (750 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography highlights
77
 great battery (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
71
 includes touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography information
86
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (750 shots)
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
35
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 1,037 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
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 357 grams (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 All around 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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $500