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
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
According to Sony alpha rumors [SR], The Upcoming Sony NEX PRO may use Alpha Lenses (A Mount Lenses), So we may see a new Alpha Style NEX Camera very soon. Sony NEX-7 Update – Sony NEX-7 will use the Same 24 megapixel Sony A77 sensor and NEX-7 will be announced along the A77 in late August 2011.
Olympus E-P3 Digital Camera Price and Stock Status, Olympus E-P3 is available for pre-order in B&H Photo, Olympus E-P3 available in Black, Silver and White Color.
Pre-Order at Amazon USA Pre-order Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm Lens kitat AMAZON
Pre-Order at B&H Pre-Order/Buy E-P3 DIGITAL CAMERA w/17mm LENS (BLK)at B&H
Pre-Order/Buy Olympus E-P3 PEN Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Black) at B&H
Pre-Order/Buy Olympus E-P3 PEN Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (White)at B&H
Pre-Order/Buy Olympus E-P3 PEN Digital Camera with 14-42mm Lens (Silver)at B&H
Olympus FL-300R Compact Flash for Olympus E-P3 Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera It functions as a bounce flash and wireless remote flash with enough power for snapshots. Photographers can use it in tandem with the camera’s built–in, pop-up flash, or as an alternative to it. It is designed in silver to match the new PEN lineup. Additionally, it has the ability to function wirelessly through a remote control function on the new E-P3.
Main Features
Functions as a bounce flash and wireless remote flash with enough power for snapshots
Can be used in tandem with the camera?s built?in, pop-up flash, or as an alternative to it
Ability to function wirelessly through a remote control function on the new E-P3
Designed in silver to match the new PEN lineup
Olympus Camera Flash
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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
