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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Epson R-D1
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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Epson and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years before the E-PL3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R-D1x matches up versus the E-PL3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Olympus E-PL3

 R-D1x E-PL3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Epson R-D1x

 E-PL3 R-D1x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL3

 R-D1x E-PL3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x vs the E-PL3.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and E-PL3 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL3 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
low megapixels (6MP)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x Street photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography features
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620g)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Sports photography camera
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL3
39
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (620 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
44
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PL3
 Epson R-D1xOlympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Manufacturer Epson Olympus
Model Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 313 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer No Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,709 $399