Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-P3 matches up versus the FZ1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-P3 versus the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and FZ1000 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.