Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was announced 7 months later than the E-PL2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-P3 scores against the E-PL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-PL2
E-P3 | E-PL2 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-P3
E-PL2 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-PL2
E-P3 | E-PL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-P3 against the E-PL2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and E-PL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and E-PL2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer E-P3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2011-02-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Truepic V |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 pounds) | 362g (0.80 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 10.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 280 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $0 |