Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-P2
- Renewed by Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P3 was announced 4 months before the S2 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P3 grades against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic S2
E-P3 | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus E-P3
S2 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic S2
E-P3 | S2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 features external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 against the S2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and S2 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and S2.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S2 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 369 grams (0.81 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 280 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $109 |