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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 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
  • Launched January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 9 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2011More modern by 114 months
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-E4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL3 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the E-PL3.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL3.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 great megapixels (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
60
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography information
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
84
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL3
79
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 great megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 low battery (300 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography info
88
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 great megapixels (26MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
44
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery (300 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography advice
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 great megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
61
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 low battery (300 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging features
82
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic support
 lack of image stabilization
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.80 lb) 313 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $399