Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Announced July 2021

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony ZV-E10
E-P3 | ZV-E10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-P3
ZV-E10 | E-P3 | |||
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Announced | July 2021 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 121 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+306k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony ZV-E10
E-P3 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 343g (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 440 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $699 |