Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P7

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 5 years prior to the E-P7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the E-P7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the E-P7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P7 is 83 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P7.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.