Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and RX1R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P3 grades against the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 provides outer 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 Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-P3 versus the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be behind in sensor technology.