Olympus E-3 Comparison
The chart below compares the E-3 with other current Olympus DSLRs. We've used color tints in the cells to highlight differences. A red cell means that the the camera involved has lesser specs than the others, a green cell that it has better, and a yellow cell that its specification is somewhere between.
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Manufacturer
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Olympus |
Olympus
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Olympus | Olympus | |
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Model
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E-3 |
EVOLT E-330
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EVOLT E-410 | EVOLT E-510 | |
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Imaging
System |
Sensor Manufacturer
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Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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Sensor Type
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Live MOS (NMOS) | Live MOS (NMOS) | Live MOS (NMOS) | Live MOS (NMOS) | |
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Color Filter Array
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RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | |
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Total Megapixels
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11.8 |
7.94
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11.8 | 11.8 | |
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Effective Megapixels
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10 | 7.5 | 10 | 10 | |
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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17.3 x 13.0 |
17.3 x 13.0
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17.3 x 13.0 | 17.3 x 13.0 | |
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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2.0x |
2.0x
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2.0x | 2.0x | |
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Image Processor
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TruePic III |
TruePic TURBO
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TruePic III | TruePic III | |
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Viewfinder
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Type
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Eye-level pentaprism |
Eye-level Porro mirror system with dedicated full-time Live View CCD
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Eye-level pentamirror | Eye-level pentamirror |
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Coverage
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100% |
95%
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95% | 95% | |
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
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1.15x |
0.93x
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0.92x | 0.92x | |
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Eyepoint (mm)
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20 |
18
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14 | 14 | |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0
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-3.0 to +1.0 | -3.0 to +1.0 | |
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Focusing Screen
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Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) |
Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks)
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Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) | Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) | |
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
AF points, Spot metering area, Super FP flash mode, Metering mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure mode, Number of storable sequential pictures, Image stabilizer, Auto ISO sensitivity, Flash status, AF confirmation mark, Flash, exposure compensation, AE lock, WB, Exposure level / compensation indicator, Auto bracket, ISO sensitivity value, Batter status |
AF points, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode
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AF points, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode | AF points Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, WB, AE lock, Number of storable still images, Exposure compensation value, Metering mode, Battery warning, Exposure mode, Record mode, IS activating mode. | |
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Depth of Field Preview
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Yes (Preview Button) |
Yes (Drive Button Customization)
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Yes (Left Arrow Button Customization) | Yes (Fn Button Customization) | |
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Recording
System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xD-Picture Card |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xD-Picture Card
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Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xD-Picture Card | Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xD-Picture Card |
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | |
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Recording Formats
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RAW (12-bit ORF), JPEG |
RAW (12-bit ORF), JPEG, TIFF
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RAW (12-bit ORF), JPEG | RAW (12-bit ORF), JPEG | |
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Maximum Resolution
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3648 x 2736 |
3136 x 2352
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3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 | |
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
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3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
2560 x 1920 ,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression |
Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression
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Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression | |
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Color Space &
White Balance |
User-
Selectable Color Space |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Auto, Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment
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5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Auto, Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment | 5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Auto, Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment | |
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Preset WB settings
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9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) |
9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.)
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9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) | 9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) | |
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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2,000 - 14,000K |
2,000 - 14,000K
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2,000 - 14,000K | 2,000 - 14,000K | |
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WB Adjustment Range
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+/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) |
+/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
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+/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) | +/- 7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) | |
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Autofocus
System |
Type
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TTL phase detection |
TTL phase detection
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TTL phase detection | TTL phase detection |
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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11 points, all dual "biaxial" cross-type |
3 points, 1 cross-type
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3 points, 1 cross-type | 3 points, 1 cross-type | |
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Super-
imposed Focus Point Display |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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AF Working Range
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EV -2 ~ 19 (ISO 100) |
EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100)
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EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | |
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AF-assist Beam
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With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. |
With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled.
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With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. | With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. | |
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Exposure
Control |
Shooting Modes
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4 - Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual |
6 - Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
20 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Nigh Scene & Portrait, Children, Sports , High-Key, Low-Key, Reducing Blur, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Firework, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Macro, Underwater Wide, Panorama) |
7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
20 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro) |
7 - Auto, Program, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select.
18 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow) |
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Metering Zones
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49 |
49
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49 | 49 | |
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Metering Modes
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Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot |
Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot
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Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot | Digital ESP (evaluative), Center -weighted Average, 2% Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot | |
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Metering System Working Range
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Digital ESP / Center-weighted, Spot; EV 1 ~ 20 |
1) Digital ESP / Center-weighted; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100) |
Digital ESP / Center-weighted, Spot; EV 1 ~ 20 |
Digital ESP / Center-weighted, Spot; EV 1 ~ 20 |
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 ~ 3200 |
100 ~ 400 / 800 ~ 1600
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100 ~ 1600 | 100 ~ 1600 | |
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Exposure Comp.
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+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments
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+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | +/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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3 or 5 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
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3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | 3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | |
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Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
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Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled; rated to 150K cycles |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled
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Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled | Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/8000 ~ 60 sec., bulb |
1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb
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1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb | 1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb | |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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5.19 fps >20 LF JPEG frames or 16 RAW frames |
3.1 fps
4 LF JPEG frames or 4 RAW frames |
3.25 fps 14 LF JPEG frames or 9 RAW frames |
3.1 fps >20 LF JPEG frames or 8 RAW frames |
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Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
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0.135 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.35 - 0.36 | |
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
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0.076 | 0.103 | 0.093 | 0.091 | |
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Startup time (sec.)
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1.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | |
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Flash
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Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) | Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) |
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/250 (Super FP up to 1/8000) |
1/180
(Super FP up to 1/4000) |
1/180
(Super FP up to 1/4000) |
1/180 (Super FP up to 1/4000) |
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Flash Exposure Comp.
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+/- 3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
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+/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps | +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps | |
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Slow-sync flash
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1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain
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1st or 2nd curtain | 1st or 2nd curtain | |
| Wireless support | Yes, 4 channels, 3 groups |
No | No | No | |
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PC Sync Terminal
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Yes |
Hot shoe only
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Hot shoe only | Hot shoe only | |
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Playback
System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
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2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels |
2.5 in LCD / 215,250 pixels
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2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels | 2.5 in LCD / 230,000 pixels |
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
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2 - 14x / Yes |
2 - 14x / Yes
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2 - 14x / Yes | 2 - 14x / Yes | |
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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+/- 7 steps, plus Auto |
+/- 7 steps
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+/- 7 steps | +/- 7 steps | |
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes | Yes | |
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Other Features
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Computer Connection
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Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 High Speed) |
Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 Full Speed)
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Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 High Speed) | Yes, PTP-compliant (USB 2.0 High Speed) |
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Direct Printing (PictBridge compliant printers)
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes | Yes | |
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Menu Languages
(varies by region; others downloadable via software) |
4 (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) |
7 (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean)
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4 (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) | 4 (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese) | |
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes | Yes | |
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Custom Functions
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes | Yes | |
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Remote Control
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Optional RM-1 |
Optional RM-1
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Optional RM-1 | Optional RM-1 | |
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
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Yes / Yes |
No / n/a
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No / n/a | No / n/a | |
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Articulating LCD
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Yes | Yes | No | No | |
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Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes | Yes | |
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Live View
LCD mode |
Yes, (uses main image sensor) |
Yes, (2 Modes: full-time Mode A uses dedicated live view CCD, Mode B uses main image sensor with manual focus) |
Yes, (uses main image sensor) |
Yes, (uses main image sensor) |
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Image Stabilization
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Yes, 2-mode CCD-shift type |
No | No | Yes, 2-mode CCD-shift type |
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Body Structure
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Body Cover / Chassis
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Magnesium Alloy |
Mostly Plastic
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Mostly Plastic | Mostly Plastic |
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Splash & Dust proof
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Yes | No | No | No | |
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Power System
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Battery Compatibility
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BLM-1 |
BLM-1
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BLS-1 | BLM-1 |
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F
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610 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
400 shots
CIPA standard (Live View off) |
500 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
650 shots CIPA standard (Live View off) |
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Dimensions & Weight
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Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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142 x 116 x 74.5 |
140 x 87 x 72
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129.5 x 91 x 53 | 136 x 91.5 x 68 |
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Weight (body only)
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810g |
550g
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375g | 470g | |
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Oper.
Env. |
Operating Temperature Range
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0 ~ 40°C |
0 ~ 40°C
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0 ~ 40°C | 0 ~ 40°C |
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Operating Humidity Range
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30 - 90% |
30 - 90%
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30 - 90% | 30 - 90% | |
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Kit Lens
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Focal length / aperture
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n/a |
14 – 45mm
f/3.5 – 5.6 |
14 – 42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
14 – 42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 |
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Lens Compatibility
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Lens Mount / Compatibility
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Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens
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Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens | Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
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