Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2021

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and E-P7 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

The E-P3 was unveiled 10 years before the E-P7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P3 matches up against the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus E-P7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-P7
E-P3 | E-P7 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Olympus E-P3
E-P7 | E-P3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 119 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-P7
E-P3 | E-P7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-P7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 vs the E-P7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and E-P7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and E-P7.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-P7 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-P7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-P7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-17 | 2021-06-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 118 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 8.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lb) | 337 gr (0.74 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $800 |