Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Olympus PEN E-PL8

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      BrandFujifilmOlympus
      ModelFinePix S3 ProPEN E-PL8
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      MSRP$549 (body only), $649 (with 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      ProcessorTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 9603200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBasic, Normal, FineSuper fine, fine, normal, basic)
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2/4/6 stops in A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M)
      Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)      		Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points81
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage94%
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Shutter TypeMechanical and ElectronicComputerized focal-plane high-speed mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe (Safety lock provided)
      PC Socket      		Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesP: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program possible), S: Shutter-priority Auto A: Aperture-priority Auto, M: Manual
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      DxO Low Light ISO346
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score60
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Dimensions148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 9 x 3.8"
      Package Weight5 lb2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/IISingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor


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