Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus E-P3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus VH-410 has external dimensions of 102 x 60 x 21 mm (4.02 x 2.36 x 0.83″) and weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz) (including batteries). Olympus E-P3 has external dimensions of 122 x 69 x 34 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 1.34″) and weighs 369 g (0.81 lb / 13.02 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus VH-410 and the Olympus E-P3. Olympus VH-410 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Olympus E-P3. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Olympus VH-410 has a built-in lens but Olympus E-P3 doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-P3, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus E-P3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus VH-410 and Olympus E-P3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VH-410 is significantly lighter (217g ) than the Olympus E-P3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-P3, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus VH-410 nor Olympus PEN E-P3 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VH-410 and Olympus E-P3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.