Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL3 was launched 15 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL3 grades versus the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PL3 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-PL3
TG-830 iHS | E-PL3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | September 2011 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-PL3 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL3 and the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-PL3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $0 |