Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.