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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 4 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades vs the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-P3

 E-M10 II E-P3 
LaunchedAugust 2015August 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-P3 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P3

 E-M10 II E-P3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II against the E-P3.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and E-P3 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and E-P3.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M10 II to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography features
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography details
Olympus E-P3 Street photography details
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
73
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P3
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging features
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P3
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-25 2011-08-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 369 gr (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 51
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 10.1
DXO Low light rating 842 536
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $0