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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-1
  • Successor is Olympus E-5
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D80 versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the E-3 (10MP) is very well matched but the D80 (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The D80 was introduced 17 months prior to the E-3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D80 matches up versus the E-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Olympus E-3

 D80 E-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D80

 E-3 D80 
LaunchedFebruary 2008September 2006Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-3

 D80 E-3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D80 comes with external measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D80 versus Olympus E-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D80 versus the E-3.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and E-3 is 62 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and E-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The D80 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged D80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D80
Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-3 Street photography highlights
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography information
Olympus E-3 Sports photography information
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
57
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D80
Travel photography with Olympus E-3
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather proof
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
18
no video
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon D80Olympus E-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D80 Olympus E-3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-23 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668 grams (1.47 lb) 890 grams (1.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 56
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.5
DXO Low light score 524 571
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $670