Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Launched September 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Announced January 2009
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL3 was introduced 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic FZ28
E-PL3 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-PL3
FZ28 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FZ28
E-PL3 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the FZ28.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and FZ28 is 88 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and FZ28.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL3 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-PL3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 417g (0.92 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $599 |