Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony W330

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and W330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL3 was unveiled 21 months later than the W330 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL3 scores versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 has got physical measurements 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 W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 vs the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and W330 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and W330.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W330 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-PL3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.