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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Samsung NX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX10 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL3 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX10Olympus PEN E-PL3
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX10E-PL3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122110
Width (mm)4137
Height (mm)8664
Weight (g)610428
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)14.612.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.164.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6352
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.820.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.810.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)572499
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 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 (.srw)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)35.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS NX lensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)5837
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectionContrast 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
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 921k dots, 100% coverage, 0.86x mag., 20.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopterOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.57-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.86-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,400460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)714
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 7 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes247-zone multi, center-weighted, spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, LandscapePortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction (auto or fill-in)
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • 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)117
Flash range descriptionLens dependentBundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • 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 wired
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote socket
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.930.57
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.070.56
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)128
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)139
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.510.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.07
Shutter lag (notes)Mulit-area AF lag: 0.408s-
Startup time (s)1.12.1
Play -> record time (s)1.10.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.14.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400300
Battery form factorProprietary BP1310Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP1310 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
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in Noble Black and Titan Silver.Sensor-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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