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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 2 years later than the E-PL6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2014More recent by 31 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-T20 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL6 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography info
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography advice
76
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
36
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-08-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VI
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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $300