Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony W530

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and W530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was announced 9 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL3 grades against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL3 vs the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and W530.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W530 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.