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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P5 
ReleasedSeptember 2017October 2013Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-P5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography information
Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
77
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (420 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2013-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 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 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $389