Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PL3 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 53 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
E-PL3 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PL3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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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 |