Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was brought out 7 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the E-P3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-P3 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and E-P3.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor tech.