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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(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
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic FX700

 E-PL3 FX700 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-PL3

 FX700 E-PL3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FX700

 E-PL3 FX700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Street photography info
Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
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no Timelapse function
bad battery power (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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