Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P2
- New Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched May 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P3 was unveiled 21 months prior to the E-PM2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up vs the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-PM2
E-P3 | E-PM2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus E-P3
E-PM2 | E-P3 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus E-PM2
E-P3 | E-PM2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 versus the E-PM2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and E-PM2.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-PM2 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2013-05-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 360 images |
Battery form | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $448 |