Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P3 was unveiled 21 months prior to the E-PM2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up vs the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 versus the E-PM2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-PM2 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.