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Olympus PEN E-P2 vs Olympus PEN E-P3 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus PEN E-P2

Olympus PEN E-P2

olympus
$799

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

olympus
$0

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-P2
51
72 out of 140
Olympus PEN E-P3 wins
Olympus PEN E-P3
56
79 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus PEN E-P2Olympus PEN E-P3
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 6400100 - 12800
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
6
5
5651
Olympus PEN E-P2 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Olympus PEN E-P2: 4/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 4/10
4
4
1212

Low Light Performance

Olympus PEN E-P2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 1/10
1
1
ISO 505ISO 536

Max ISO Score

Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 6/10
5
6
ISO 6400ISO 12800
Olympus PEN E-P3 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Olympus PEN E-P2: 7/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 7/10
7
7
10.4 EV10.1 EV

Autofocus System

Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 9/10
6
9
11 points35 points
Olympus PEN E-P3 leads by 3 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus PEN E-P2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 7/10
3
7
1280 x 7201920 x 1080
Olympus PEN E-P3 leads by 4 points

Burst Speed

Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
5
5
33

Battery Life

Olympus PEN E-P2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 3/10
3
3
300330

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus PEN E-P2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus PEN E-P2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 10/10
10
10
355369

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus PEN E-P2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus PEN E-P2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 10/10
10
10
$799$0

Durability

Olympus PEN E-P2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-P3: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
1
Olympus PEN E-P2
Tied Categories
10
Equal performance
Categories Won
3
Olympus PEN E-P3