Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
(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
- Launched September 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL2
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus E-PL3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-Z16 was announced 12 months before the E-PL3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the E-PL3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus E-PL3
EX-Z16 | E-PL3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Casio EX-Z16
E-PL3 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | September 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus E-PL3
EX-Z16 | E-PL3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 against the E-PL3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and E-PL3 is 99 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and E-PL3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Truepic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 313g (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $100 | $399 |