Olympus E-3 vs Olympus XZ-1 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Olympus E-3
48
72 out of 150
Olympus E-3 wins
Olympus XZ-1
47
71 out of 150
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Olympus E-3 | Olympus XZ-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | 1/1.63-inch (8.07 x 5.56 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus XZ-1
Sensor Size
Olympus E-3: 3/10Olympus XZ-1: 3/10
3
3
Four Thirds1/1.63-inch
Storage Slots
Olympus E-3: 5/10Olympus XZ-1: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Olympus E-3: 6/10Olympus XZ-1: 3/10
6
3
5634
Olympus E-3 leads by 3 points
Resolution
Olympus E-3: 4/10Olympus XZ-1: 4/10
4
4
1010
Max ISO Score
Olympus E-3: 4/10Olympus XZ-1: 5/10
4
5
ISO 3200ISO 6400
Olympus XZ-1 leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Olympus E-3: 7/10Olympus XZ-1: 7/10
7
7
10.5 EV10.4 EV
Autofocus System
Olympus E-3: 6/10Olympus XZ-1: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Olympus E-3: 2/10Olympus XZ-1: 3/10
2
3
None1280 x 720
Olympus XZ-1 leads by 1 point
Burst Speed
Olympus E-3: 5/10Olympus XZ-1: 5/10
5
5
52
Battery Life
Olympus E-3: 2/10Olympus XZ-1: 3/10
2
3
0320
Olympus XZ-1 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Olympus E-3: 5/10Olympus XZ-1: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Olympus E-3: 9/10Olympus XZ-1: 10/10
9
10
890275
Olympus XZ-1 leads by 1 point
Lens Ecosystem
Olympus E-3: 2/10Olympus XZ-1: 1/10
2
1
47 lenses0 lenses
Olympus E-3 leads by 1 point
Value for Money
Olympus E-3: 10/10Olympus XZ-1: 10/10
10
10
$590$99.5
Durability
Olympus E-3: 2/10Olympus XZ-1: 1/10
2
1
21
Olympus E-3 leads by 1 point
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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