Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3
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Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
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- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Introduced September 2018
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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
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R versus Olympus E-PL3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the R (Full frame) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe R was brought out 7 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R scores against the E-PL3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Olympus E-PL3
R | E-PL3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | September 2011 | More modern by 85 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper display (+1640k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Canon R
E-PL3 | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Olympus E-PL3
R | E-PL3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R enjoys physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R versus Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R compared to the E-PL3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and E-PL3 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R and E-PL3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R will give you more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger R should have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS R | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-05 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Truepic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 17 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lbs) | 313g (0.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 89 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,299 | $399 |