Nikon D7000 vs Olympus E-3

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D7000 versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D7000 (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D7000 was announced 2 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D7000 matches up against the E-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7000 and Olympus E-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7000 features exterior measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Check the Nikon D7000 versus Olympus E-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D7000 against the E-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D7000 and E-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D7000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D7000 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern D7000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.