Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma DP1x

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was brought out 19 months later than the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 grades vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 provides physical measurements 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 Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P3 and the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and DP1x is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and DP1x.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-P3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-P3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.