• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-20 advantages over Fujifilm X100

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $1200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    108 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 53 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 451g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Olympus FE-20

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.35 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.50 vs 1.85 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.1
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    12.3 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.

  • Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.

The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-360
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
Fujifilm X100
Olympus FE-360
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm X100
Olympus FE-3000
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm J20
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm J20
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm X100S
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm X100S
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm X100T
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X100
Fujifilm X100T
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
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