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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 3 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL7 
LaunchedMay 2018September 2014More modern by 46 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-T100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL7 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL7.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
72
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (448 grams)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (430 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (430 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average (448g)
does not have selfie friendly display
85
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (448 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2014-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lbs) 357g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $499