Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL3

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Z fc was released 9 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z fc matches up vs the E-PL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc offers exterior measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z fc against the E-PL3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and E-PL3 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and E-PL3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z fc provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.