Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(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
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the E-PL3 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P2 was introduced 17 months earlier than the E-PL3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P2 scores versus the E-PL3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-PL3
E-P2 | E-PL3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus E-P2
E-PL3 | E-P2 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | April 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus E-PL3
E-P2 | E-PL3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 against the E-PL3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and E-PL3 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and E-PL3.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older E-P2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Truepic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 313g (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $799 | $399 |