Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-1
- New Model is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
- New Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-PL1s, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-PL1s (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-3 was announced 3 years before the E-PL1s which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-3 grades versus the E-PL1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-PL1s
E-3 | E-PL1s | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus E-3
E-PL1s | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | February 2008 | Newer by 33 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-PL1s
E-3 | E-PL1s | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-3 and the E-PL1s.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and E-PL1s is 56 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and E-PL1s.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-PL1s to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2010-11-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 890 grams (1.96 lbs) | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
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 | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $670 | $599 |