Olympus E-P2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-P2 grades vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.