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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 3 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2011More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography details
58
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography factors
78
good battery (410 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
44
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly display
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Truepic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 313 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $399