Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Introduced September 2018
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 2 years after the PEN-F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the PEN-F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-T3 | PEN-F | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 32 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-T3
PEN-F | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-T3 | PEN-F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the PEN-F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and PEN-F is 71 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and PEN-F.
Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-06 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 539 grams (1.19 pounds) | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $1,500 | $1,000 |