Canon M10 vs Olympus E-P3

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon M10 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was launched 4 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M10 matches up versus the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M10 versus Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the M10 compared to the E-P3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-P3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and E-P3.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M10 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent M10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.