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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • New Model is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 2 years later than the E-P3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-P3 
IntroducedSeptember 2013August 2011Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-M1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-P3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-P3 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-P3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography details
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography highlights
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
31
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-M1Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 369 gr (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $0