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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
86 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
  • Updated by Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 6 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-P3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P3 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2011More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

		

		

			
 E-P3 Fujifilm X-A5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P3 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the E-P3.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography advice
81
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Olympus E-P3 Street photography info
80
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography advice
72
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 great battery power (450 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
49
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography advice
88
 great battery power (450 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
60
 supports focus via touch
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (450 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
65
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
81
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
35
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-01-31 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 369 gr (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $0