Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Refreshed by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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Here is a thorough overview of the Canon M3 and Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe M3 was revealed 4 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M3 matches up vs the E-PL1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Olympus E-PL1
| M3 | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Canon M3
| E-PL1 | M3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M3 and Olympus E-PL1
| M3 | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M3 compared to the E-PL1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and E-PL1.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M3 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger M3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon M3 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-05-17 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Truepic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.2fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 366 grams (0.81 lb) | 334 grams (0.74 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1169 | 487 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | 290 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $481 | $288 |
