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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max 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-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 8 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL2 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2011Newer by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL2 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
82
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography info
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (280 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography advice
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (280 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
61
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (280 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-23 2011-02-11
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 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 362 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $2,000 $0