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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Olympus PEN-F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-T3 PEN-F 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2016Newer by 32 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-T3

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-T3 PEN-F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography details
Olympus PEN-F Street photography details
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (330 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
74
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 shots)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
34
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus PEN-F
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