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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades against the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL3 
LaunchedAugust 2016September 2011More modern by 61 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL3 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys 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) and the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL3
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL3
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography features
87
good battery (410 per charge)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
44
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging factors
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Truepic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lb) 313 gr (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 All around 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 shots 300 shots
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $480 $399