Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched August 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-PL7

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 3 years after the E-PL6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PL6
Fujifilm X-E3 | E-PL6 | |||
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Launched | September 2017 | ![]() | August 2014 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-E3
E-PL6 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL6
Fujifilm X-E3 | E-PL6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the E-PL6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL6 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL6.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-09-07 | 2014-08-01 |
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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $700 | $300 |