Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony WX70

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony WX70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and WX70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was released 4 months earlier than the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and WX70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.