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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 3 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL5 
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2012Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 E-PL5 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-A3 E-PL5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the E-PL5.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery life (410 shots)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
75
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL5
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
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)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 325g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 889
Other
Battery life 410 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $480 $400