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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R10 was brought out 10 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R10 grades against the E-PL3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-PL3

					

					

						
 R10 E-PL3 
ReleasedMay 2022September 2011More recent by 130 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Canon R10

					

					

						
 E-PL3 R10 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL3

					

					

						
 R10 E-PL3 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display sizing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-PL3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R10 vs the E-PL3.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and E-PL3 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and E-PL3.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R10 will show greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

						Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography info
82
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography features
70
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others (426 grams)
84
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL3
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery life (300 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
76
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others (426g)
44
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery life (300 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
61
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery life (300 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
70
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others (426 grams)
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-PL3
 Canon EOS R10Olympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Truepic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 35
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 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, H.265 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 313 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 450 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $879 $399