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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was revealed 5 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up against the E-P3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-P3 
AnnouncedDecember 2016August 2011Newer by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-P3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-P3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A10 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
69
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
61
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography advice
86
good battery life (410 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
62
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focus
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-A10Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-12-01 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 369 grams (0.81 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $0