| General | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | E-3 | E-1 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-1 | |
| Successor Model | Olympus E-5 | Olympus E-3 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.0 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2560 x 1920 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom |
| Focus | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Focus Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 1.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 134k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.15x | 0.96x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.58x | 0.48x |
| Shutter | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Type: Electronically controlled focal plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 571 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 |
| Video | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wire/ InfraRed | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.57 x 2.95") | 141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz) | 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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