Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P3

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was released 11 years later than the E-P3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z30 matches up vs the E-P3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z30 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z30 and the E-P3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and E-P3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and E-P3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z30 will render more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.