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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85 Imaging
55 Features
78 Overall
64

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was announced 5 years after the E-PL9 which is quite a significant gap as far as 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-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X-S20 grades against the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL9

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL9 
RevealedMay 2023February 2018Newer by 65 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-PL9 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL9

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL9 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the E-PL9.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and E-PL9 is 72 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and E-PL9.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography highlights
84
 you can focus manually
 resolution is high (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography features
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 heavier than others (491g)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography information
87
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery power (750 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
69
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
77
 great battery power (750 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is high (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than others (491 grams)
77
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (750 per charge)
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 heavier than others (491g)
35
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2018-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (1.08 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $599