Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 2 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the E-PL3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 features external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-PL3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the E-PL3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL3 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.