Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus 1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus 1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was launched 3 years prior to the 1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up versus the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 versus the 1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and 1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and 1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P3 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older E-P3 will be behind in sensor tech.