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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(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
Olympus PEN-F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-E3 PEN-F 
IntroducedSeptember 2017January 2016Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-E3

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
terrible battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN-F
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