Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus E-PL3

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus E-PL3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was revealed 3 years prior to the E-PL3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the E-PL3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and E-PL3 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and E-PL3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PL3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.