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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 8 years before the E-M1 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the E-M1 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Fujifilm X-E1

 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2013More modern by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-M1 III 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the E-M1 III.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M1 III is 85 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M1 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
49
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-E1Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2020-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 420 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $600 $1,800