Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL3

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.