Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 8 years after the E-P3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the E-P3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the E-P3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.