Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL3 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | September 2011 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
E-PL3 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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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 |