Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 3 years later than the E-P5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 has outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the E-P5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P5 is 85 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-P5.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.