Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Released August 2016
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P2

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 7 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the E-P1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-P1
Fujifilm X-A3 | E-P1 | |||
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Released | August 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 87 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-A3
E-P1 | Fujifilm X-A3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-P1
Fujifilm X-A3 | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the E-P1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-P1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-P1.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A3 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-08-25 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 77 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 339 grams (0.75 pounds) | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $480 | $182 |