Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus 6000

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus 6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was launched 2 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P3 matches up versus the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the 6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and 6000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-P3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.