Olympus PEN E-PL3 vs Fujifilm X100V

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      BrandOlympusFujifilm
      ModelPEN E-PL3X100V
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2 Fujifilm X100F
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL5 Fujifilm X100VI
      MSRP$1399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      ProcessorTruepic VIX-Processor Pro 4
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30246240 x 4160
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points35425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length23 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 11 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 38 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 220 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 458 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 34 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited32 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited81 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 29 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 20 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 79 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 153 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 18 Frames (Raw) / 90 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Auto
      Standard
      Slow Sync
      Manual
      Commander
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      DxO Low Light ISO499
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
      DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 200 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Audio I/O1 x 2.5 mm Submini TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Fujifilm XApp
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.46")128 x 75 x 53 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.09")
      Weight (inc. batteries)313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz)478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.6 x 4"8 x 7 x 5"
      Package Weight2.7 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Battery PackBLS-5NP-W126S
      Battery Life300 shots420 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Olympus PEN E-PL3 Fujifilm X100V
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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