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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 11 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 E-PL2 FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 FX3 E-PL2 
LaunchedFebruary 2021February 2011More recent by 122 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 E-PL2 FX3 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 versus the FX3.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and FX3.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL2 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older E-PL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
60
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Sony FX3
73
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low MP (12MP)
 low battery pack (280 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
51
 built-in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (280 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 great battery pack (600 shots)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
60
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 low battery pack (280 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic support
77
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sony FX3
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sony FX3
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-11 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 759
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 362 grams (0.80 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 85
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 573 3900
Other
Battery life 280 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $0 $3,900