Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-520

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-520, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 9 years later than the E-520 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the E-520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 & Olympus E-520. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-520 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the E-520.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-520 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-520.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.