Epson R-D1x vs Olympus PEN E-PL3

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      Specifications

      General Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      BrandEpsonOlympus
      ModelR-D1xPEN E-PL3
      Predecessor ModelEpson R-D1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ProcessorTruepic VI
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions2240 x 14883200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsUnknown
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points35
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Lens MountLeica MMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ViewfinderOptical (rangefinder)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Min Shutter Speed1 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps
      Flash Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesUnknownAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      DxO Low Light ISO499
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Dimensions142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57")110 x 64 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.6 x 4"
      Power and Storage Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Battery PackBLS-5
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Epson R-D1x Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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