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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 6 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the E-PL1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2010More modern by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PL1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the E-PL1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL1 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography features
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Travel photography camera
76
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
36
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2010-05-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 334 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $900 $288