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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus PEN E-PM1 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-PL3 ×
Olympus PEN E-PM1 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PL3Olympus PEN E-PM1
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberE-PL3E-PM1
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110110
Width (mm)3734
Height (mm)6464
Weight (g)428382
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 score5252
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.921
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.310.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)499499
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 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
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.35.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, Motion JPEGAVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital 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)3737
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 areaContrast 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
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoeOptional 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 (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (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
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 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 (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)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 modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low KeyPortrait, 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
  • 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
  • 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 descriptionBundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)Bundled 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
  • 12-bit 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 rm-uc1 wired remote
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.560.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)815
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.35.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)99
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.25
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus Lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup time (s)2.11.8
Play -> record time (s)0.60.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.94.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300330
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters



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