Olympus E-500 vs Sony G3

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-500 and Sony G3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-500 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was released 4 years prior to the G3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-500 matches up vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-500 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-500 vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and G3 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-500 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony G3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.