Olympus E-P3 weighs
369 g (0.81 lb / 13.02 oz) and has external dimensions of
122 x 69 x 34 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 1.34″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 473g, Olympus E-P3 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 34mm, it is also quite small, 20mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-P3 with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-P3 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-P3, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Olympus E-P3 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Olympus E-P3 size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-P2 (Check E-P3 vs ). Olympus E-P3 is 1mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Olympus E-P2 but it is also 1mm wider.
Comparison image of Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-P2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-P3 with its main competitors:
Olympus E-P3 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Olympus E-P3 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.