Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony ZV-E10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL3 was introduced 11 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL3 scores versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 vs the ZV-E10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will show extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.