Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony T900

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony T900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was announced 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL3 matches up against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 against the T900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and T900 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and T900.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger E-PL3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.