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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-P3 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-P3

 ZV-E10 E-P3 
AnnouncedJuly 2021August 2011Fresher by 121 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sony ZV-E10

 E-P3 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
82
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
77
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse function
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus PEN E-P3Sony ZV-E10
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