Kodak M341 vs Olympus E-P3

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak M341 versus Olympus E-P3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the M341 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The M341 was announced 24 months prior to the E-P3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M341 matches up against the E-P3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M341 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M341 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M341 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Contrast the Kodak M341 versus Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M341 compared to the E-P3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and E-P3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M341 and E-P3.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The M341 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged M341 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.