Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 2 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Olympus E-PL3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the E-PL3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL3 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.