Olympus PEN E-PL3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL7

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelPEN E-PL3PEN E-PL7
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL5 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      MSRP$599 (body only), $699 (with 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      ProcessorTruepic VITruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4032 x 30244608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal, basic)
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points3581
      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 Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coatingTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 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) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocks at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn1/Rec button)
      DXO Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      DxO Low Light ISO499873
      DxO Color Depth20.922.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.312.4
      DxO Overall Score5272
      Video Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1 wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.46")115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz)357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.6 x 4"9.37 x 6.063 x 4.095"
      Package Weight2.15 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Battery PackBLS-5BLS-50
      Battery Life300 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PL7
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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