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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(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
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 5 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PM1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017November 2011Fresher by 71 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PM1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account 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") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PM1 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PM1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography details
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography info
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2011-11-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 265g (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $499