Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P3 scores versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 comes with exterior 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 Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 against the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and RX100 IV.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.