Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL3 was unveiled 2 months later than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL3 matches up against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus SZ-11
E-PL3 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus E-PL3
SZ-11 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus SZ-11
E-PL3 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL3 and the SZ-11.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and SZ-11 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and SZ-11.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $253 |