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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus PEN E-PL3 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-PL2 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL3 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2Olympus PEN E-PL3
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberE-PL2E-PL3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115110
Width (mm)4237
Height (mm)7364
Weight (g)476428
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.312.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.294.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5552
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.420.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.210.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)573499
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)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3042(12.3 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)35.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensM.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point contrast detection w/ trackingContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVFOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1414
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 60
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 (with Highlight/Shadow mode)324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined)Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual
  • off
  • ttl-auto
  • 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
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)77
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens apertureBundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
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 cable release
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port ii
  • cable release
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.030.57
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.010.56
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)35.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)149
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.430.24
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.250.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.620.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (notes)11-area full AF lag: 0.461-
Startup time (s)1.32.1
Play -> record time (s)0.80.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.74.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280300
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-5Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresChanges from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, GrainySensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5



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