Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P3

Here, we will be looking at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was announced 3 years after the E-P3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the E-P3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the E-P3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and E-P3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and E-P3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M Edition 60 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.