Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs Olympus PEN E-PL3 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Olympus PEN E-PL2
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$0
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Olympus PEN E-PL2 full specs
Compare with Olympus PEN E-PL1sCompare with Olympus PEN E-PL3Olympus PEN E-PL3
olympus
$279
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Olympus PEN E-PL3 full specs
Compare with Olympus PEN E-PL2Olympus PEN E-PL2
49
79 out of 160
Olympus PEN E-PL3 wins
Olympus PEN E-PL3
54
87 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Olympus PEN E-PL2 vs Olympus PEN E-PL3
Sensor Size
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 3/10
3
3
Four ThirdsFour Thirds
Storage Slots
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10
6
5
5552
Olympus PEN E-PL2 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 4/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 1/10
1
1
ISO 573ISO 499
Max ISO Score
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 6/10
5
6
ISO 6400ISO 12800
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 7/10
7
7
10.2 EV10.3 EV
Autofocus System
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 9/10
6
9
11 points35 points
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 3 points
Video Capabilities
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 7/10
3
7
1280 x 7201920 x 1080
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10
5
5
36
Battery Life
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 2/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 3/10
2
3
280300
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 10/10
10
10
362313
Lens Ecosystem
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 10/10
10
10
$0$279
Durability
Olympus PEN E-PL2: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL3: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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