Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S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
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-P2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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2017 | August 2011 | More recent by 74 months | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 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).
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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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E3 | Olympus 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 |