Canon RP vs Olympus E-PL3

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon RP vs Olympus E-PL3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was brought out 7 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RP scores against the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon RP enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RP against the E-PL3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and E-PL3 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and E-PL3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RP because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon RP will offer extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RP will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.