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Panasonic GX1 vs. Sony NEX 5N vs. Olympus E PL3

comparison review of Panasonic GX1
Panasonic GX1 specification comparison review: Panasonic GX1 vs. Sony NEX 5N vs Olympys E PL3, does Panasonic GX1 have enough features to beat Sony NEX 5N and Olympus E PL3? Read the Specification Comparison review and get your answer.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX 5N vs Olympus NEX 5N
Sensor: The sensor of Sony NEX 5N is 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor, Sony NEX 5N Sensor is bigger and better,  you get more Dynamic range and better low light performance compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3.

Image processor: the brain of Sony NEX 5N is fast compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3, The new image processor in Sony NEX 5N is a refined version of Sony’s BIONZ image processor.
The Sony New BIONZ image processor enables fast processing for up to 10 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 16.1 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and 6 image layering.

Auto Focus: The Olympus E PL3 offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, The Sony NEX 5N offers 25 AF point and Panasonic GX1 offers 23 AF Point.

The 35 AF points of Olympus helps you for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3×3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.

Manual Focus: The Sony NEX 5N offers peaking AF Display for Manual AF, It make manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow).

ISO Rating: The Sony NEX 5N offers large APS-C Sensor and 25600 MAX ISO range, better than the Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E P3.

Sony’s BIONZ image processor chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 25600 sensitivity.

Shutter Range: The Olympus E PL3 and Panasonic GX1 offers a bit more Min shutter range compared to Sony NEX 5N.

Image Stabilization: Olympus E PL3 offers in camera sensor shift image stabilization, it helps while shooting with prime lenses in low light condition.

Continuous shooting: Sony NEX 5N offers 10 Shot/Sec speed, better compared Olympus E PL3 and Panasonic GX1.

Movie Mode: All the three Mirrorless camera offers Full HD Video recording at 60fps.

Display / LCD: The Sony NEX 5N offers high resolution 3” 921K dots Tilting Touch Screen LCD, The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.

Batter Life: According to CIPA standard you capture 430 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power, Sony NEX 5N offers longest battery life compared to Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E PL3.

Conclusion: Sony NEX 5N is a clear winner, if you are looking forward to Mirrorless camera, go ahead and buy the Sony NEX 5N. It’s worth the money.

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Buy Panasonic GX1 || Buy Olympus E PL3

Olympus E-P3 vs Pen Lite E-PL3 vs Pen Mini E-PM1

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

Pre-Order / Buy New Olympus PEN E-P3 Camera

Olympus PEN E-PL3


This powerful camera is perfect for photographers who want their memories to reflect incredible, professional image quality. Easy-to-use creative technologies are packed in its versatile body – the size of a small, portable point-and-shoot camera, but with the versatility of interchangeable lenses. A clever, tilting three-inch LCD empowers photographers to go head-and-shoulders above the crowd to capture graduations, easily stoop to eye-level as babies take their first steps or even lower to the ground to get an adorable shot of the family pet.
Olympus PEN Lite / E-PL3 Major specifications:

  • New 12MP Live MOS sensor
  • Dual-core TruePic VI processor
  • 1080i60 movies in AVCHD format
  • 120 Hz ‘Fast AF’ focus system
  • Built-in autofocus illuminator light
  • 460,000 dot tilting LCD screen (16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Shadow tone
  • Revised and expanded Art Filters.

New Olympus E-P3 Leaked Images and Specification

New Olympus E-P3 Leaked Images and Specification are shown below, the expected date of arrival of EP-3, E-PM1, E-PL3 and a new 12mm f/2 lens is on June 30th.

New Olympus E-P3 with 12mm f/2.0 lens attached!

Olympus EP-3 Rumored Specs:
12MP sensor (Made by Olympus)
Max ISO of 12800
built-in flash
1080i 60i video recording
a new, faster AF system
touchscreen LCD display
New user interface includes, buttons, menus, ports, additional pre-set filter

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A new generation of digital PEN cameras Coming Soon

Olympus has launched a teaser campaign for “a new generation” of digital PEN cameras. Nothing available in the website, but You can, sign up for an e-mail notification. http://www.getolympus.com/PENteaser/

Olympus E-PM1 Hands-On Preview

Olympus will announce three new PEN cameras and lenses on June 30th, Olympus E-PM1 hands on preview report is just published 43rumors,

The E-PM1 is really very small. The body size is very similar to the XZ-1  (similar depth and height, and a little less wide. Autofocus speed is awesome. And the AF is not only fast, it’s accurate! It has touchscreen, but it also has enough buttons like the E-PL1.) Overall it is a camera you can handle very easy.

Olympus E-PM1 vs XZ-1 Size comparison,

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Olympus E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3 arrival on June 30

The Olympus New Announcement on June 30, 2011 is almost confirmed, Engadget (Chinese) spotted Olympus invitation card for an event on June 30th. In Touch and Try event of products NO products have been specified in the invitation, So the expected list of products are here.. Three Pen cameras, the E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3 and , the 2 new lens 12mm f/2.0 and 45mm f/1.8.
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