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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10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
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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL2
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL3 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2011Newer by 65 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL3
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography details
76
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
44
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging info
36
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PL3
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