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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 3 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the PEN-F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 PEN-F 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2016More recent by 46 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 PEN-F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys 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) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and PEN-F is 78 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography highlights
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
75
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging factors
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
36
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus PEN-F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-23 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic VII
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 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $2,000 $1,000