Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FS15

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was introduced 2 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL3 matches up against the FS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 against the FS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and FS15 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and FS15.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL3 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher E-PL3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.