Leica M-Monochrom vs Olympus E-PL3

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica M-Monochrom vs Olympus E-PL3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M-Monochrom was released 8 months later than the E-PL3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the E-PL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the E-PL3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and E-PL3 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and E-PL3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher M-Monochrom is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.