Nikon D600
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Olympus E-P3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D600

Best price $1,399
  • 173% more battery life 900 shots vs 330 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.3 MP vs 12.3 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 862 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 614k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Newer camera September 2012 vs August 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080i 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 6 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board E-P3 does not have HDR
  • Has an External Mic jack E-P3 does not
Find out more about the Nikon D600

What’s good about the Olympus PEN E-P3

Best price
$398
  • Weighs a lot less than the D600 13.01 oz vs 26.8 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 18 in³ vs 79 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $398 vs $1,399
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
Find out more about the Olympus PEN E-P3

What the Nikon D600 and Olympus E-P3 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.2″ vs 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D600 and the Olympus E-P3

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