Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.