Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus FE-5020

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus FE-5020, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 8 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the FE-5020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E3 & Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and FE-5020 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.