Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- New Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- Refreshed by Panasonic G5
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL2 was brought out 5 months prior to the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL2 scores vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic G3
E-PL2 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-PL2
G3 | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G3
E-PL2 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 and the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and G3 is 85 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and G3.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G3 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lb) | 336 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $500 |