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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 3 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL7 
RevealedSeptember 2017September 2014More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in 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-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography info
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
77
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
85
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
37
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2014-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VII
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 speed 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 357g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 350 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $499