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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Introduced January 2016
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was introduced 4 years after the PEN-F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades versus the PEN-F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-T4 PEN-F 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2016More modern by 50 months
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-T4

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-T4 PEN-F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 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 vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and PEN-F is 67 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and PEN-F.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (607 grams)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography factors
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (500 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
75
great battery power (500 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (607g)
75
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (500 shots)
2 card slots
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (607 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-T4Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Olympus PEN-F
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2016-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $1,700 $1,000