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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 4 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-P3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1620k614kSharper display (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-P3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-P3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-P3.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography info
Olympus E-P3 Street photography info
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography details
62
environment proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
59
features touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
64
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging information
33
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 369 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,700 $0