Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.