Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
- Launched January 2017
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
(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
- Introduced September 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL2
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 5 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-T20 | E-PL3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | September 2011 | Newer by 65 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-T20
E-PL3 | Fujifilm X-T20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL3
Fujifilm X-T20 | E-PL3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the E-PL3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL3 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will render more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T20 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T20 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Truepic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 pounds) | 313g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $900 | $399 |