Olympus E-P3
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon D3200
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Olympus PEN E-P3

Best price $398
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3200 13.01 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 18 in³ vs 59 in³
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3200 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Olympus PEN E-P3

What’s good about the Nikon D3200

Best price
$379
  • 64% more battery life 540 shots vs 330 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.2 MP vs 12.3 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 357 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 614k dots
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs August 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080i 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has an External Mic jack E-P3 does not
Find out more about the Nikon D3200

What the Olympus E-P3 and Nikon D3200 have in common

  • Similar street prices $398 vs $379
  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Olympus E-P3 and the Nikon D3200

  • No HDR processing
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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