Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-P3 grades vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 has outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 vs the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and ZS15 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and ZS15.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P3 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged E-P3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.