Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and FZ300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was released 8 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-3 scores vs the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 features outer dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-3 versus the FZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and FZ300 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and FZ300.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ300 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.