Canon M vs Olympus E-PL3
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Canon M vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced July 2012
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Launched September 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon M versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe M was announced 11 months after the E-PL3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M grades vs the E-PL3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Olympus E-PL3
| M | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Canon M
| E-PL3 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon M and Olympus E-PL3
| M | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon M vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M provides physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the M versus the E-PL3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and E-PL3 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Canon M vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and E-PL3.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher M should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS M | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-07-23 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Truepic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 31 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 313g (0.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 65 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 20.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 827 | 499 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 images | 300 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $510 | $399 |
