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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Successor is Olympus E-P5
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung ST80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and ST80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was manufactured 20 months after the ST80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P3 matches up against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Samsung ST80

 E-P3 ST80 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus E-P3

 ST80 E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung ST80

 E-P3 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P3 compared to the ST80.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and ST80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and ST80.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST80 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer E-P3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
60
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
features touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Samsung ST80
 Olympus PEN E-P3Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Samsung ST80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-17 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369g (0.81 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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