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Less expensive
$900 vs
$2200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.77
vs
3.00 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
46 mm
vs
99 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
383g
vs
823g
Lighter weight
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Longer exposure
900
vs
60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
51200
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility