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Olympus PEN E-PL3
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    12.3 MP

  • Size

    Four thirds

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Key points

White balance presets

8

Display size

3 in

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

3D

Yes

ISO max

12800

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Weak points

Effective pixels

12.3 MP

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

2 x

Integrated lens

No

Internal Flash

No

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

DPReview

Olympus wasn't the first company to introduce a mirrorless interchangeable camera but it was the first to develop a simplified, cost-reduced model...

CNet UK

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PCMAG

The Olympus PEN E-PL3 ($699.99 with 14-42mm kit lens) is the successor to the E-PL2 ($599.99, 4 stars), which was once the smallest camera in...

TechRadar

Small but perfectly formed, cameras in the Olympus PEN range are well loved for their stylish good looks and user-friendly handling. One of a trio of...

DPReview

The Olympus PEN Lite/E-PL3 is identical in terms of output to the recently reviewed Olympus E-P3. We have tested to verify image quality (and of...

DigitalVersus

With the Pen E-PL3, Olympus has completely reworked the body of this interchangeable lens compact by getting rid of loads of seemingly 'superfluous'...

Camera Labs

Olympus launched its Pen range of Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) with the E-P1 in 2008. Announced in June 2011 the...

DigitalTrends

Review: Olympus continues to package high-quality stills and user-friendly features into its PEN series with the seriously slimmed down E-PL3.Olympus...

Photography Blog

The Olympus E-PL3 (also known as the Olympus PEN Lite) is a brand new 12 megapixel compact system camera. With a stylish metal body, the EPL3 features...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) June 2011
Street price (US) 699.99 $
Released (FR) June 2011
Colors
White
Grey
Black
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.3 MP
Type CMOS
Size Four thirds
Area 17.3x13.0 mm
Processor TruePic VI
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier 2 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D Yes
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Size and weight
63.7 in
37.3 in
109.5 in
313 oz
Olympus PEN E-PL3
Height 63.7 in
Width 109.5 in
Deep 37.3 in
Weight 313 oz
Image
Max resolution 4032x3024 pixels
Ratio 4:3
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 8
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 11
Flash
Internal Flash No
Modes Auto
Fill-in
Manual
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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