- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.5 megapixels
- ISO 160 - 12,800
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-PL3 | NX Mini |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $549.00 |
| Street Price: | $599.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-09-15 | 2014-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
15.1 oz
(428 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
9.5 oz
(269 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (110 x 64 x 37 mm) |
4.3 x
2.4 x
0.9 in. (110 x 62 x 23 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.5 |
| 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: | 52 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 499 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 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), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps))
1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio |
| 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 | Samsung NX-M |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | Samsung 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 ED OIS NX-M; 9 elements in 8 groups including 1 Extra-low Dispersion and 2 aspherical elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 73mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 9 - 27mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11; 7-blade circular aperture |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
14 cm to Infinity 5.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | 39.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected | Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| 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 (153,000 px) | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto (up to 3200), 160-12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; extendable to 100 and 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/16000 - 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 (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes) | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone) | Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Firework, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids Shot, Food, Parties and Indoors; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Smart Range+; HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported. | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) | Lens dependant; GN=4.9m (at ISO 160, 24mm), 4m (at ISO 100, 24mm) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Proprietary Flash Port |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RM-UC1 wired remote | Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI 1.3a, Micro USB |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.57 | 0.96 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.56 | 1.76 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.70 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 11 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.24 seconds | 0.35 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.113 seconds | 0.168 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | 0.48 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.073 seconds | 0.164 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.9 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 530 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5 | Proprietary B740A |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary B740A lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM | Adobe Lightroom 5, iLauncher |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5.5fps, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters. External FL-LM1 flash bundled. Available in Black, White, Silver and Red. | World's slimmest and lightest ILC features 1-inch 20MP BSI sensor, new NX-M lens mount, tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 6fps full-res burst mode, built-in WiFi with NFC. Available in white, pink, mint green, brown or black, in two kits (with 9mm f/3.5 lens or with 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens plus external SEF7A flash). |
