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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 5 months later than the E-PL8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL8 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PL8 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL8 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2016Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides physical dimensions 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-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the E-PL8.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL8 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL8.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
76
has focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
72
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
36
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.84 lbs) 357 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
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