Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus PEN-F

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100S and Olympus PEN-F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100S was launched 3 years prior to the PEN-F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S grades vs the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S provides physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100S and Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the PEN-F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and PEN-F is 80 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and PEN-F.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.