Olympus E-P3 vs Sony NEX C3, which one is more better and why? Will you pay approx $250 extra to buy Olympus E-P3? Read the comparison review below and share your thoughts with us
Advantages of Sony NEX-C3 over Olympus E-P3: Sony NEX C3 features 16megapixel APS-C sensor, Bigger sensor and more megapixel will give you a better dynamic range compared to E-P3, Sony NEX C3 features 5.5 fps of Continuous Shooting speed, Olympus is limited to 3fps only. Sony NEX C3 features tilting LCD whereas Olympus offers you Fixed OLED touch screen and finally about the price, Sony NEX C3 kit available only at $649, approx $250 less than Olympus E-P3.
Advantages of Olympus E-P3 over Sony NEX-C3: With 35 AF points Olympus features faster AF speed compared to Sony NEX C3, Olympus also feature In-body sensor shift Image stabilization, better movie mode and OLED Touch Screen.
Photo Tools Comparison – Sony NEX C3 vs Olympus E-P3
Sony NEX c3 offers A new in-camera ‘Picture Effect’ setting lets users add extra impact to stills or HD video during shooting, without the worry of editing images afterwards. A total of 9 ‘Picture Effect’ options available in Sony NEX C3 which include Partial Color, Retro Photo, Pop Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Posterization, High-key and Toy Camera. There’s also a ‘Soft Skin’ effect that removes wrinkles and blemishes from portrait subjects.
(3D) Multi-Shot Imaging Technologies in Sony NEX C3: Sony’s Advanced multi-shot technologies further broaden the possibilities of the NEX-C3 camera. 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode captures extra-wide images that can be viewed in 3D on a 3D television with compatible 3D glasses.
Olympus E-P3 Art Filters : The Olympus PEN E-P3 features 10 Art Filters: Diorama, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone. The camera also features nine Art Filter variations and enhancements, including new Pale & Light Color II, and five Art Filter Effects, including new Star Light and White Edge. The new Art Filter Bracketing function helps you develop multiple pictures utilizing different Art Filters with a single shot, making it possible to experiment with several different photographic effects at the same time. Photographers can use Art Filters in all shooting modes: shutter priority, aperture priority, manual and program auto modes for expanded control. All Art Filters can be applied to both still shots and Standard Definition or HD movies.
Conclusion: Olympus E-P3 is overall perfect camera for still images and video shooting whereas NEX C3 is made for still shooters with a bigger sensor and better dynamic range compared to Olympus E-P3. Go for NEX C3 if you are a still shooter otherwise you have to pay $250 extra for better movie mode and FAST AF speed.
The E-P3 boasts one of the fastest auto focus systems available in a compact interchangeable lens camera. There’s plenty to like about this third gen Pen.
Pros
Faster, DSLR-like AF
Compact and stylish
Art Filters
Cons
Some AF quirks
Dense menu system
Still some LCD lag with art filters
What I hope could have been better in E-P3? Read this review at robinwong.blogspot.com and see sample images taken by the new Olympus E-P3 camera
1, Longer battery life For an advanced camera, the battery life is unacceptably short. On average, I could produce 350 shots with a single fully changed BLS-1, and that is NOT sufficient for my photography needs.
2. Tilt or Swivel Display Screen I shoot a lot of low angle and high angle shots and I really appreciate the flexibility of the dual axis swivel screen display of my E-5.
3. Larger grip for handling. Shooting whole day with the default supplied grip, I did feel strains on my wrists especially when I was handling larger lenses like the 75-300mm.
Olympus E-P3 canon shoot Full HD and HD videos @ 60fps, If we compare from E-P2 the focusing speed increased upto 40%, New features also include OLED Touch display and 10 amazing Art filters.
DxOMark Lab tested the sensor of new Sony NEX C3 camera, This sensor is a newly developed 16.2 megapixels APS-C dubbed “Exmor” that has long been rumored to be the same as the one powering the acclaimed Sony A580 and the Pentax K5. In theory, we should get the same IQ as the aforementioned DSLRs with just an entry-level camera. Let’s see if this is the case…
Sony NEX C-3 vs Sony A580 vs Pentax K5 vs Nikon D7000: is it really the same sensor?
The scores say no, but our measurements loudly say yes, this is the same sensor but it has been tuned differently:
Strangely, the lowest ISO available on the NEX C3 is a mere ISO 200, this limitation does not allow the user to take full advantage of the built characteristics of this sensor in Low-ISO.
Not being able to go further down than ISO 200 explains the difference in scores as far as dynamic range and color sensitivity are concerned.
On the other hand the Sony NEX C3 should be able to provide the same Image Quality scores in High ISO (the lowlight ISO Score is of 1083).
Other comparison – Sony NEX c3 and Fujifilm X100 See the test result at DxOMark Lab
Toshiba developed a new 8MP BSI sensor with a pixel size of 1.12 microns only, the new CMOS sensor is aimed for advanced mobile devices such as smart phones that can record HD videos (720p) and Full HD (1080p ) at 60 and 30fps respectively. The Mass production of new sensor is expected to start from late 2011.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pen Lite E-PL3 vs Pen Mini E-PM1 – Olympus has announced three new Pen models – the Pen E-P3, Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1. All three models feature a new 12-megapixel sensor and TruePic VI imaging engine, Read the comparison review below and select best camera for you
New Sensor – The best part of Olympus PEN Series is the new sensor, Olympus claims to have widened the dynamic range by more than a stop and improved noise performance compared to previous Pen cameras. The new sensor features Max ISO range up to 12800 (100-12800) and can shoot Full HD movies at 60 fps (1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps)
Continuous Shooting – Flagship Pen E-P3 Continuous Shooting is limited to only 3fps whereas Olympus Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1 can shoot up to 5.5 fps, really amazing?
Art Filters – The E-P3 offers 10 Art Filters – Diorama, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone – and a new Art Filter bracketing mode that allows users to output up to 10 different images from one shot. The E-PL3and E-PM1 offers only 6 art filters.
Size and Design: The flagship E-P3 is the largest of the three models and includes a built-in flash and 3-inch, 610,000-dot OLED touch-screen display.
The Pen Lite E-PL3 is similar in size to the Pen Mini, but slightly thicker and heavier due to a tilting 3.0-inch monitor. The screen has maximum angle adjustments of 80° up and 45° down.
The Pen Mini E-PM1, weighs in at just 215 grams without a lens. It offers the same imaging capabilities as the other two Pens with identical sensor and imaging engine.
Conclusion – Before buying any new PEN Camera just remember that all the three new PEN camera have identical sensor and imaging engine, but the AF speed of E-P3 is very fast, The E-P3 is around 40% faster than the classic E-P2 and offers touch OLED screen! The PEN Lite E-PL3 offer you Tilting LCD and faster continuous shooting speed, The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 is lightweight and good for travel purpose.
The Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1 is currently not available, You can pre-order/Buy PEN E-P3 at b&H online Store
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pen Lite E-PL3 vs Pen Mini E-PM1 – Olympus has announced three new Pen models – the Pen E-P3, Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1. All three models feature a new 12-megapixel sensor and TruePic VI imaging engine, Read the comparison review below and select best camera for you
