Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Olympus E-P3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was brought out 11 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M11 Monochrome matches up against the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome and Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check out the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the E-P3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and E-P3 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and E-P3.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give more detail having its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher M11 Monochrome should have a benefit in sensor innovation.