Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Released August 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P3 was launched 16 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P3 scores against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-P3 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-P3
XZ-2 iHS | E-P3 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-P3 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and XZ-2 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P3 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-17 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lb) | 346 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $450 |