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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung NX210 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-P3 ×
Samsung NX210 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-P3Samsung NX210
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberE-P3NX210
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122117
Width (mm)3437
Height (mm)6963
Weight (g)490222
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)12.320.3
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9369.72
Sensor width (mm)17.323.7
Sensor height (mm)1315.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.294.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5171
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.822.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.112.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)536719
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)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.18
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, Motion JPEGMP4 (H.264) with AAC audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSamsung NX
LensOlympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0027.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.06
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)3758
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
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 area15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / OLED
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe-
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000614,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
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 KeyScene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight
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
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)78
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens aperture (GN=10m @ ISO 200)Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • .srw 12-bit raw
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.74-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.71-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.18
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1911
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (notes)Multi-area Full AF: 0.267s-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330320
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5Proprietary BP1030
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1030 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio 3.0
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter 4
Os compatibility-
  • mac os (except intelli-studio)
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 610k-dot OLED Touchscreen, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD moviesBuilt-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n support, Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Social Sharing, Email, Cloud , Auto Backup, TV Link



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