Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
- Released September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL3 was revealed 15 months before the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL3 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-PL3 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-PL3
XZ-2 iHS | E-PL3 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | September 2011 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-PL3 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL3 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL3 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL3 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-PL3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-09-20 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $450 |