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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was unveiled 6 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-P3 
AnnouncedMay 2018August 2011Fresher by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-P3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P3 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography info
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography details
Olympus E-P3 Street photography details
72
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography info
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
74
good battery power (430 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
includes touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 369 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $0