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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-P3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 8 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades against the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-P3 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2011Newer by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-P3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-P3 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-P3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 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 Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 369 grams (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,000 $0