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Olympus PEN E-PL3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL2 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Olympus PEN E-PL3
olympus
$279
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Olympus PEN E-PL3 full specs
Compare with Olympus PEN E-PL2Check price on AmazonOlympus PEN E-PL2
olympus
$0
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
See Olympus PEN E-PL2 full specs
Compare with Olympus PEN E-PL1sCompare with Olympus PEN E-PL3Check price on AmazonOlympus PEN E-PL3
56
79 out of 140
Olympus PEN E-PL3 wins
Olympus PEN E-PL2
51
71 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 100 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10
5
6
5255
Olympus PEN E-PL2 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 4/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 1/10
1
1
ISO 499ISO 573
Max ISO Score
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10
6
5
ISO 12800ISO 6400
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 7/10
7
7
10.3 EV10.2 EV
Autofocus System
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 9/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10
9
6
35 points11 points
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 3 points
Video Capabilities
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 7/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 3/10
7
3
1920 x 10801280 x 720
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10
5
5
63
Battery Life
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 2/10
3
2
300280
Olympus PEN E-PL3 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 10/10
10
10
313362
Lens Ecosystem
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 10/10
10
10
$279$0
Durability
Olympus PEN E-PL3: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL2: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
4
Olympus PEN E-PL3
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Olympus PEN E-PL2