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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released at a similar time to the E-M10 III and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the E-M10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-M10 III 
ReleasedSeptember 2017August 2017Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-M10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the E-M10 III.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-M10 III is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-M10 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2017-08-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $650