Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Revealed September 2017
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 20 months later than the PEN-F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the PEN-F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E3 | PEN-F | |||
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Introduced | September 2017 | ![]() | January 2016 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E3
PEN-F | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN-F
Fujifilm X-E3 | PEN-F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the PEN-F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and PEN-F is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and PEN-F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E3 | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-09-07 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $700 | $1,000 |