Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P3

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was unveiled 2 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 matches up against the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 vs the E-P3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and E-P3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and E-P3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-M10 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer E-M10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.