- APS-C 361.2mm2
- 25.7 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1,600,000
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL9
E-PL9 vs E-PL10 |
Pentax K-3 II
K-3 II vs K-3 III |
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL10 | K-3 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | K-3 Mark III | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $1999.95 |
Street Price: | $549.00 | $1,846.95 |
Date Available: | 2020-02-20 | 2021-04-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
13.4 oz
(380 g)
includes batteries |
28.9 oz
(820 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 39 mm) |
5.3 x
4.1 x
2.9 in. (135 x 104 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 25.7 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 3.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2), 4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 12.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority | SAFOX 13 TTL phase-matching - 101 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 1.05x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +1.0 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.05x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 1600000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100-1600000 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 307K-pixel RGBIr sensor, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Fireworks, Light Trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach and Snow, Backlight HDR, Candle, Silent mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus); Live Composite, Live Bulb, Panorama, Silent, Multiple Exposure, AE bracketing, HDR Backlight, Keystone Compensation; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Partial Colour (18 colors selectable), Vintage, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key). | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off) |
Self Timer: | 2, 12, custom seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Redeye, Slow Sync. (1st curtain), Slow Sync. (2nd curtain), Red-eye Slow Sync. (1st curtain), Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL) ~ 1/64), Flash Off | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.4 m / 17.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | GN=7.6m (ISO 200) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 | Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port | USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C), Micro B,Micro (Type D) HMDI, External cable switch terminal (2.5mm), X-sync socket, 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm headphone jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 80 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-50 | Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: |