Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus E-PM1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 4 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus E-PM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the E-PM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and E-PM1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.