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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • New Model is Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was brought out 7 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-P3

 E-M1X E-P3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2011Newer by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-P3 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3

 E-M1X E-P3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the E-P3.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-P3 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and E-P3.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography info
68
good battery power (870 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (997g)
60
has focus via touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition (997 grams)
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus PEN E-P3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-01-24 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 369g (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,999 $0