Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

PEN E-PL9 vs X-E3 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specs

PEN E-PL9

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 117.1 x 68 x 39mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″)
  • 380g (12.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL9

X-E3

  • Introduced in September 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 14 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 121.3 x 73.9 x 42.7mm³ (4.8″ x 2.9″ x 1.7″)
  • 337g (10.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-E3

PEN E-PL9 vs X-E3 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Fujifilm X-E3

Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Fujifilm X-E3 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus PEN E-PL9 a better choice

PEN E-PL9

X-E3
Auto Focus points (4)

121 91
Better sensibility (4)

200 – 25600 ISO 200 – 12800 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

80 25
Built-in flash (2)
Image stabilizer (3)
Articulated monitor (2)
More portable (2)

311cm³
(20 cu.in.)		 383cm³
(24 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL9 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the built-in flash, the optical image stabilizer and the articulated display. A recommendation of the PEN E-PL9 is made easy by the more compact size.

The PEN E-PL9 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-E3

PEN E-PL9

X-E3
Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds APS-C
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.10 24.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 14
External microphone (2)
Weighs less (2)

380g
(12.3 oz.)		 337g
(10.9 oz.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-E3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the connector for an external microphone and the lower weight than the PEN E-PL9.

Yields 18 points for the X-E3.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PEN E-PL9

X-E3
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Fujifilm X-E3 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PEN E-PL9 and X-E3

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Fujifilm X-E3

20
18

We advise to choose the newest model: Olympus PEN E-PL9.