Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was revealed 11 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 has outside 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) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 compared to the ZV-E10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-P3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.