Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 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)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL3 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe E-PL3 was brought out 8 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL3 scores versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Zeiss ZX1
E-PL3 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus E-PL3
ZX1 | E-PL3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | September 2011 | Newer by 85 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 460k | Crisper display (+2305k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Zeiss ZX1
E-PL3 | ZX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 provides physical measurements 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 Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the ZX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and ZX1.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in more detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Zeiss |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 37MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.34 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | - |