Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX3000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 grades against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P3 vs the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and NX3000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.