Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL3 grades against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys outside 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 Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.