Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL3

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 3 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up versus the E-PL3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the E-PL3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL3 is 83 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.