Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Olympus E-PL7

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus E-PL7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 5 years prior to the E-PL7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the E-PL7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and E-PL7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.