Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus PEN-F

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 21 months earlier than the PEN-F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the PEN-F.

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

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and PEN-F.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.