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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL2
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus E-PL3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the XP10 (1/2.3") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The XP10 was introduced 19 months prior to the E-PL3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the XP10 matches up versus the E-PL3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus E-PL3

 XP10 E-PL3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the FujiFilm XP10

 E-PL3 XP10 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus E-PL3

 XP10 E-PL3 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus E-PL3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the XP10 compared to the E-PL3.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and E-PL3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and E-PL3.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XP10 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older XP10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography highlights
30
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (135 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
44
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL3
27
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus E-PL3
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 313 gr (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $175 $399