Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Launched February 2020
- Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- New Model is Olympus E-P5

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-P3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X100V was launched 8 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100V & Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-P3
Fujifilm X100V | E-P3 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 104 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+1006k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X100V
E-P3 | Fujifilm X100V |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-P3
Fujifilm X100V | E-P3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the E-P3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and E-P3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and E-P3.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will show more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Fujifilm X100V | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X100V | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2011-08-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0 | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 478 grams (1.05 lb) | 369 grams (0.81 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,399 | $0 |