Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 5 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL1s.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.