General | |
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Brand | Olympus |
Model | E-3 |
Predecessor Model | Olympus E-1 |
Successor Model | Olympus E-5 |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | |
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Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
Total Pixels | 12 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 10.0 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | |
Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
Photo | |
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Processor | TruePic III |
Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High |
Bit Depth | 12-bit |
Timelapse Recording | |
White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom |
Focus | |
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Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
Number of Focus Points | 11 |
Touch-to-Focus | |
Live View Autofocus | |
Animal Eye Detection | |
Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
Insect Tracking Mode | |
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
Phase Detection for Autofocus |
Optics | |
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Lens Mount | Four Thirds |
Crop Factor | 2x |
Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | |
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Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
Touch Screen | |
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
Screen Size | 2.5" |
Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
Top LCD Screen | |
Live View | |
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | |
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Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15x |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.58x |
Shutter | |
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Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
Flash | |
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Built-in Flash | |
Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
Flash Range | 13.00 m |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
External Flash Connectivity | |
External Flash System | Olympus FL Series |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Exposure | |
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Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
DXO | |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 571 |
DxO Color Depth | 21.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range | 10.5 |
DxO Overall Score | 56 |
Video | |
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Internal Recording Modes | No |
Interval Recording |
Terminals | |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | |
Built-in Microphone | |
Microphone Input | |
Headphone Output | |
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | |
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Built-in GPS | |
Built-In Wi-Fi | |
Built-In Bluetooth | |
Remote Control | Wire/ InfraRed |
Environmental | |
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Environmental Sealing | |
Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) |
Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% |
Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
Physical | |
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Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.57 x 2.95") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz) |
Power and Storage | |
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Internal Storage | |
External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
Other | |
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Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec |
Orientation Sensor |
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