Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic L1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was revealed 11 months after the L1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-3 scores against the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 has got external measurements 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 Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 against the L1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and L1 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and L1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-3 to offer extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.