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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 21 months later than the E-PL9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL9 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2018Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-PL9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL9 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PL9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography features
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography highlights
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
MP count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (26MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-23 2018-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic VIII
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,000 $599