Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm X-T100

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus PEN-F conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Olympus PEN-F advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.80 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
39 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Olympus PEN-F

Less expensive
$599 vs $999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

430 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi.
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus PEN-F

Panasonic GX85

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic GX85

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Olympus PEN-F

Olympus E-PL8

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

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Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-PL8

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$599
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Olympus PEN-F

Olympus E-PL9

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-PL9

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Sony A6400

Olympus PEN-F

Sony A6400

$999
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$784
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$784
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

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Compared to Sony A6100

Olympus PEN-F

Sony A6100

$999
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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