Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL3

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores versus the E-PL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A10 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with outer 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-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the E-PL3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL3.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A10 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.