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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was unveiled 11 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X-S20 matches up vs the E-PL3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL3 
LaunchedMay 2023September 2011More modern by 143 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kCrisper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-PL3 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL3 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 and the E-PL3.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and E-PL3 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and E-PL3.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will show extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger X-S20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL3
84
 has manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Olympus E-PL3
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 heavier than competition (491g)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Sports photography camera
87
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (300 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
77
 good battery power (750 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (491g)
44
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography highlights
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
61
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL3
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 heavier than competition (491 grams)
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 313g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $399