Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm XF10

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Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm XF10

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus PEN-F advantages over Fujifilm XF10

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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)
Bigger JPEG buffer
43 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Olympus PEN-F

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$499 vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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
Lighter weight
279g vs 434g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Olympus PEN-F

Ricoh GR II

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

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Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X70

Olympus PEN-F

Fujifilm X70

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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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

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Fujifilm XF10

Panasonic GX85

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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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

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm XF10

Olympus E-PL8

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$599
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

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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 XF10

Olympus E-PL9

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$700
4/3

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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