Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-PL3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M1X was brought out 7 years later than the E-PL3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1X matches up against the E-PL3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-PL3
E-M1X | E-PL3 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | September 2011 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-PL3 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-PL3
E-M1X | E-PL3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-PL3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the E-PL3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and E-PL3 is 54 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and E-PL3.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lb) | 313g (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 870 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,999 | $399 |