Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 9 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-P3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.