Olympus E-P3 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony W690, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and W690 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was released 6 months prior to the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 features external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 compared to the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and W690.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W690 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.