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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was manufactured 8 years after the E-PL3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores against the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL3 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2011More modern by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k460kClearer display (+2320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 E-PL3 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T200 has outside measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 and the E-PL3.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL3 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL3.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T200 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Street photography with Olympus E-PL3
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography factors
79
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (270 shots)
44
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL3
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging details
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm X-T200Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T200 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-01-22 2011-09-20
Physical type 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,780 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 lb) 313 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $399