Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R 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
- Launched September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL3 was introduced 8 years before the S1R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL3 matches up against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic S1R
E-PL3 | S1R |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus E-PL3
S1R | E-PL3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | September 2011 | More modern by 89 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic S1R
E-PL3 | S1R | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the S1R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and S1R is 88 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and S1R.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 8000 x 6000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Total lenses | 107 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/320 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | 1020g (2.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 3525 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $399 | $3,698 |