Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FZ2500

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was unveiled 9 years before the FZ2500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-3 matches up versus the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-3 and the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and FZ2500 is 56 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.