Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P2

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 6 years after the E-P2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the E-P2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the E-P2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P2.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.