Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Introduced July 2016
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 6 months after the PEN-F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-T2 | PEN-F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-T2
PEN-F | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-T2 | PEN-F | |||
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Launched | July 2016 | ![]() | January 2016 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the PEN-F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and PEN-F is 76 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and PEN-F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-07-07 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507g (1.12 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $1,600 | $1,000 |