Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 8010

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus 8010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was revealed 20 months after the 8010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL3 against the 8010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and 8010 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and 8010.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PL3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.