Olympus E-P3 vs Sony S950

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony S950, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was brought out 2 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P3 scores versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 against the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and S950.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P3 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-P3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.