Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 2 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the E-PL7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PL7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.