Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R versus Olympus E-PL3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R was brought out 7 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R scores against the E-PL3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R enjoys physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R compared to the E-PL3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and E-PL3 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R will give you more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger R should have an edge in sensor tech.