Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-P3

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 11 months after the E-P3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the E-P3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the E-P3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P3 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-P3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.