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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 8 months after the PEN-F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A3 PEN-F 
ReleasedAugust 2016January 2016More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-A3

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-A3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A3 PEN-F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and PEN-F.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
bad battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography advice
87
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
75
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-A3Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Olympus PEN-F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $480 $1,000