Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL3 was announced 15 months later than the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL3 grades against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic FX700
E-PL3 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-PL3
FX700 | E-PL3 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FX700
E-PL3 | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL3 against the FX700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and FX700.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FX700 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $399 |