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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL2
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus E-PL3

 EX-Z16 E-PL3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Casio EX-Z16

 E-PL3 EX-Z16 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus E-PL3

 EX-Z16 E-PL3 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL3
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus E-PL3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Olympus PEN E-PL3
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