Canon SX60 HS vs Olympus E-PL3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus E-PL3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX60 HS was announced 3 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX60 HS scores vs the E-PL3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS versus Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX60 HS against the E-PL3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and E-PL3 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and E-PL3.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX60 HS will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.