Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was released 3 years before the NEX-C3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-P1 scores vs the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 offers external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and NEX-C3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.