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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S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-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL1 
ReleasedSeptember 2017May 2010Fresher by 89 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-PL1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys exterior 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-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the E-PL1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will result in extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography details
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2010-05-17
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 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 334 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $288