Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T3 vs PEN E-PL7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL7 Specs

X-T3

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 92.8 x 58.8mm³ (5.2″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
  • 539g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T3

PEN E-PL7

  • Introduced in August 2014
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 114.9 x 67 x 38.4mm³ (4.5″ x 2.6″ x 1.5″)
  • 374g (12.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL7

X-T3 vs PEN E-PL7 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T3 a better choice

X-T3

PEN E-PL7
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 8
Auto Focus points (4)

425 81
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

390 350
USB 3.0 (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the PEN E-PL7: that the battery has more stamina, the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The X-T3 scores 27 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus PEN E-PL7

X-T3

PEN E-PL7
Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Image stabilizer (3)
Weighs less (2)

539g
(17.4 oz.)		 374g
(12.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

723cm³
(46 cu.in.)		 296cm³
(19 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL7 are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the lower weight than the X-T3 and the more compact size.

Yields 14 points for the PEN E-PL7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T3

PEN E-PL7
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
WiFi
Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T3 and PEN E-PL7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T3

Olympus PEN E-PL7

27
14

We recommend Fujifilm X-T3 as better choice.