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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus E-P3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 17 months after the E-P3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm S8200 E-P3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm S8200

 E-P3 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm S8200 E-P3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the E-P3.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and E-P3 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
offers touch focus
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 369 grams (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $0