Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ28

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was released 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-P3 scores versus the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 has outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 and the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and FZ28.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P3 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent E-P3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.