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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P3 
IntroducedJanuary 2021August 2011More recent by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k614kClearer display (+1006k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography features
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography features
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography info
88
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
60
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
82
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2011-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 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 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 369 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $849 $0