Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and A77 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was launched 3 years before the A77 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL3 and Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 against the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and A77 II is 88 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and A77 II.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.