Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 | January 2016 | More modern by 8 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-A3
| PEN-F | Fujifilm X-A3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Olympus PEN-F
| Fujifilm X-A3 | PEN-F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.
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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A3 | Olympus 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 |