Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PM1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PM1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 8 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers exterior 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) and the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the E-PM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PM1 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PM1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.