Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony FX3

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was brought out 10 years earlier than the FX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL3 matches up against the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony FX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 and the FX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and FX3.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL3 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.