Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL8

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 12 months after the E-PL8 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the E-PL8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL8 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL8.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.