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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 6 years later than the E-P3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the E-P3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P3 
ReleasedSeptember 2017August 2011More recent by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 features outside 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) while the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography info
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
features touch to focus
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 369 grams (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $700 $0