- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-PL2.
- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon G7X Mark III Review.
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Predecessor: |
Canon G7X Mark II
G7X Mark II vs G7X Mark III |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL2 | G7X Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | G7X III | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $749.99 |
Street Price: | $1,041.66 | |
Date Available: | 2011-01-15 | 2019-08-05 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.8 oz
(476 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.7 oz
(304 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.7 in. (115 x 73 x 42 mm) |
4.1 x
2.4 x
1.6 in. (105 x 61 x 41 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.2 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 2.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 573 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3072 (16.8 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3248 x 2432 (7.9 MP, Other), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2432 x 2432 (5.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1), 26064 x 2560 (66.7 MP, Other), 3840 x 16000 (61.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 8.8 - 36.8mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.20x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; ND Filter (3-stop) On / Auto / Off |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto (max: 400 to 12800), ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps, expandable to ISO 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Fluorescent Light, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/25600 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined) | Self Portrait, Portrait, Panning, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night Scene, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold Effect, Water Painting Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Grainy B/W, Fireworks, Standard Movie, Short Clip, Manual Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, iFrame Movie, Panoramic Shot |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, custom (0-30s, 1-10 shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | RAW/C-RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG, C-RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Cable Release | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release | USB-C, Micro (Type D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.03 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.01 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | 125 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 30.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 76 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 59 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.43 seconds | 0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.16 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.248 seconds | 0.165 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.62 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.068 seconds | 0.024 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | 11-area full AF lag: 0.461 | |
Startup Time: | 1.3 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | 1.6 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 280 shots | 235 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-5 | Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy, Pin, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, 3" 460K-dot LCD, Support for SDXC cards, Top Shutter Speed now 1/4000s, Top ISO now 6400, Face Detection with new Eye Detect, 22 Scene Modes, Accessory Port 2, BLS-5 Battery. Available in black, white, silver and red. | Available in black or silver. |