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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(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
Olympus E-P3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X100V E-P3 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2011Newer by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k614kCrisper screen (+1006k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm X100V

 E-P3 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm X100V E-P3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
heavier than average (478 grams)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
73
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (420 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography details
76
great battery power (420 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
great megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (478 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
73
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (420 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average (478 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm X100VOlympus PEN E-P3
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