Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was introduced 9 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL9 grades against the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 vs the LX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and LX3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and LX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.