Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL5

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 7 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has got outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the E-PL5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL5 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.