Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P3

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 19 months later than the E-P3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the E-P3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.