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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Updated by Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 8 years later than the E-P1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the E-P1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P1 
RevealedSeptember 2017July 2009Fresher by 99 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-P1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the E-P1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography information
Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2009-07-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $700 $182