Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus 6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was unveiled 16 months before the 6000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-3 grades versus the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-3 against the 6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and 6000 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and 6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-3 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.