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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was announced 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL3 matches up vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus 7000

 E-PL3 7000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009Newer by 33 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus E-PL3

 7000 E-PL3 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus 7000

 E-PL3 7000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the 7000.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and 7000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and 7000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher E-PL3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Street photography advice
Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
44
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL3
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also referred to as - mju 7000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-20 2009-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 172 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $280