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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and SP-100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was brought out 3 years before the SP-100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P3 matches up against the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus SP-100

 E-P3 SP-100 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus E-P3

 SP-100 E-P3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-100

 E-P3 SP-100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P3 versus the SP-100.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and SP-100 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and SP-100.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P3
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
60
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus PEN E-P3Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P3 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-17 2014-01-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 369 grams (0.81 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $400