Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
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![Olympus PEN E-P1 front Olympus PEN E-P1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P1/Olympus-E-P1-front.jpg)
![Olympus PEN E-P3 front Olympus PEN E-P3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P3/Olympus-E-P3-front.jpg)
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The E-P1 was manufactured 24 months before the E-P3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P1 grades versus the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-P3
E-P1 | E-P3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-P1
E-P3 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus E-P3
E-P1 | E-P3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).
Look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera with 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-P1 against the E-P3.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and E-P3.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P3-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-P1 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2011-08-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 369g (0.81 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $182 | $0 |