Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 16 months later than the E-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the E-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Olympus E-1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys physical measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the E-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and E-1 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and E-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S3 Pro will give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S3 Pro should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.