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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro E-1 
LaunchedMarch 2005November 2003Fresher by 16 months
Display sizing2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution235k134kSharper display (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 E-1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro E-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Olympus E-1
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
Olympus E-1 Street photography details
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (735g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Olympus E-1
47
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Olympus E-1
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather proofing
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Olympus E-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProOlympus E-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus E-1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-03-16 2003-11-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 235k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 735 grams (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $1,700