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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 10 months after the E-PL3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the E-PL3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL3 
LaunchedJune 2012September 2011More modern by 10 months
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got physical dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography highlights
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography details
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
44
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (300 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL3
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging info
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 313 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,169 $399