Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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![Olympus PEN E-P3 front Olympus PEN E-P3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P3/Olympus-E-P3-front.jpg)
![Sony FX3 front Sony FX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-FX3/Sony-FX3-front.jpg)
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- New Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced February 2021
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The E-P3 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P3 matches up versus the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony FX3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony FX3
E-P3 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus E-P3
FX3 | E-P3 | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 115 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+826k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony FX3
E-P3 | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 features physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 versus the FX3.
![Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P3-vs-Sony-FX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P3-vs-Sony-FX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and FX3.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P3 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged E-P3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P3-vs-Sony-FX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P3-vs-Sony-FX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony FX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-17 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 lbs) | 716g (1.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 600 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $3,900 |