Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PM2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 6 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 against the E-PM2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PM2 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-PM2.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.