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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-PL3, 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-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 6 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the E-PL3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL3 
RevealedMay 2018September 2011More modern by 82 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography info
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL3
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (430 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery life (430 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (448g)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
no Timelapse function
low battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
61
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL3
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2011-09-20
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 measurements 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 313 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 photographs 300 photographs
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $399