Compact System Camera Size Comparisons

We have a look at the Panasonic Lumix GF3, Sony NEX-5N, and Olympus PEN E-PL3 side by side, some of the smallest mirrorless cameras from Panasonic, Sony and Olympus.

26 Aug 2011 3:00PM by Joshua Waller | Sony NEX-5N in Mirrorless Cameras

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Sony NEX-5N with Olympus E-PL3
Panasoninc GF3 with Olympus E-PL3

The Sony NEX-5N is the new ultra compact system camera from Sony, the Panasonic Lumix GF3 is the smallest Micro Four Thirds camera with built in flash, and the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 is one of the smallest Olympus PEN cameras available, until the PEN Mini arrives.

Size / weight comparison table:

Sony NEX-5N	Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3	Panasonic Lumix GF3
210g body only	265g body only	222g body only
110.8mm (W)	109.5mm	107.7mm (W)
58.8mm (H)	63.7mm	67.1mm (H)
38.2mm (D)	37.3mm	32.5mm (D)

These measurements are for the body only, and excludes any additional attachments, such as lens, or flash.

Sony NEX-5N next to the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Sony NEX-5N with Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Panasonic Lumix GF3 next to the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

GF3 next to EPL3

GF3 next to EPL3

Read our Sony NEX-5N First Impressions Review.
Read our Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Review.
Read our Panasonic Lumix GF3 Review.

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