Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5
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![Olympus E-3 front Olympus E-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-3/Olympus-E-3-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-1
- Renewed by Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-3
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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The E-3 was unveiled 3 years prior to the E-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-3 matches up against the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 & Olympus E-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-5
E-3 | E-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-3
E-5 | E-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2008 | Fresher by 35 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-5
E-3 | E-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has sizing of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-3 and the E-5.
![Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-3-vs-Olympus-E-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and E-5 is 56 and 58 respectively.
![Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-3-vs-Olympus-E-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and E-5.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-5 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-3-vs-Olympus-E-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-3-vs-Olympus-E-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-5 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2011-02-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic V+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 45 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 519 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 870 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLM-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $670 | $1,700 |