Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 7000

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.