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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 7 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the E-P1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-P1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2009More recent by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-P1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-P1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the E-P1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P1 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography information
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography info
76
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
43
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-P1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2009-07-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 TruePic V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $182