Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was unveiled 2 months later than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL3 matches up against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL3 and the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and SZ-11 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and SZ-11.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.