Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PM2 was launched 10 months later than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PM2 scores vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sony NEX-F3
| E-PM2 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2013 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 10 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Olympus E-PM2
| NEX-F3 | E-PM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sony NEX-F3
| E-PM2 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 and the NEX-F3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer E-PM2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-05-21 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 314g (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 932 | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 470 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $448 | $470 |