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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-5
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-3 and Olympus 7000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the 7000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-3 grades against the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus 7000

 E-3 7000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus E-3

 7000 E-3 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2008More modern by 10 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus 7000

 E-3 7000 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 and Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-3 against the 7000.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and 7000 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and 7000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 7000 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
57
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
55
weather proof
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
55
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus E-3Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-02-20 2009-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $670 $280