Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P3 scores vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 features physical dimensions 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 Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 compared to the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and SZ10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.