Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3

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.

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.