Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
- Updated by Panasonic GF5
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL2 was introduced 6 months earlier than the GF3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL2 matches up against the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic GF3
E-PL2 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-PL2
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GF3
E-PL2 | GF3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 against the GF3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and GF3.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lb) | 264g (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | 300 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $360 |