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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus PEN E-PL3 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-PL3 ×
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PL3Canon PowerShot G11
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberE-PL3G11
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110112
Width (mm)3748
Height (mm)6476
Weight (g)428400
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G10
Successor-Canon G12
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.310
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.292.08
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5247
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.920.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.311.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)499169
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1440(2.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.31.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, Motion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)2550
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 areaContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoeReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1410
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low KeyPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 1/16
  • 1/2
  • 1/32
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • 1/8
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off. wireless flash control supported.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • cr2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.572.29
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.562.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.31.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.47
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.430.81
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Startup time (s)2.12.5
Play -> record time (s)0.61.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.94.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300390
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5Proprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction



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