Olympus E-P3 vs Sony TX7

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 20 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-P3 grades versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 versus the TX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and TX7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and TX7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P3 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-P3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.