Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus PEN E-PL7

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      BrandFujifilmOlympus
      ModelX-M1PEN E-PL7
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL6
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL7
      MSRP$699 body only, $799/£679.99 with 16-50mm$599 (body only), $699 (with 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Sensor TypeCMOS X-TRANS ICMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      ProcessorEXR Processor IITruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 32644608 x 3456
      Other ResolutionsS: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 16643200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuper fine, fine, normal, basic)
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4981
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Lens MountFujifilm XMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.6 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferapprox. 5.6fps (JPEG: max. 30 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      approx. 3.0fps (JPEG: max. 50 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      * SD card "Class10" or higher
      Flash Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn1/Rec button)
      DXO Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      DxO Low Light ISO873
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score72
      Video Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Video FormatsH.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RR-90 (sold separately) wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54")115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6.8 x 3.7"9.37 x 6.063 x 4.095"
      Package Weight2.1 lb2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Battery PackNP-W126BLS-50
      Battery Life350 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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