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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 9 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the E-PL1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL1 
LaunchedOctober 2019May 2010Fresher by 115 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 E-PL1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the E-PL1.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL1 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1
82
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography details
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography features
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging advice
36
touch screen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-23 2010-05-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Truepic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (1.10 lbs) 334 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,000 $288