Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T200 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.