Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-PL3

On this page, we are evaluating the Epson R-D1 versus Olympus E-PL3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Epson and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1 was launched 8 years earlier than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the R-D1 scores vs the E-PL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Epson R-D1 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Epson R-D1 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Epson R-D1 versus Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R-D1 against the E-PL3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and E-PL3 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and E-PL3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL3 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.