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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 5 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the E-P3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-P3 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011Fresher by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-P3 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-P3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the E-P3.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Olympus E-P3 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography info
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography information
76
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
features focus via touch
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 369g (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $0