Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D80 and Olympus E-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Olympus E-3
D80 | E-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D80
E-3 | D80 | |||
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Launched | February 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 17 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-3
D80 | E-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications
Nikon D80 | Olympus E-3 | |
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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 |