Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Samsung ST80
E-P3 | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Olympus E-P3
ST80 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung ST80
E-P3 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |
Retail price | $0 | $249 |