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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 4 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the E-PL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PL3 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2011More modern by 53 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PL3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL3 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL3.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Olympus E-PL3
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography details
62
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL3
33
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Truepic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 313 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 photographs 300 photographs
Type 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 slots 2 1
Price at release $1,700 $399