Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus PEN-F

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 5 months earlier than the PEN-F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the PEN-F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the PEN-F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and PEN-F is 79 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.