Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-P7

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.