Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 vs Olympus PEN E-PL3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DMC-L10PEN E-PL3
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ProcessorTruepic VI
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions2816 x 2112, 2048 x 15363200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2500-10000K in 100K increments), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias Magenta/Green Bias)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAFS, AFC, MF, AF Lock, Face Detect (live view only)Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points335
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Lens MountFour ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution207k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.93x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.5 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps, 3 Frames (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      DxO Low Light ISO429499
      DxO Color Depth21.320.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.810.3
      DxO Overall Score5552
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Internal Recording ModesNo (Quick Time Motion JPEG for Live View)
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Dimensions135 x 96 x 78 mm (5.31 x 3.78 x 3.07")110 x 64 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)313 g (0.69 lb / 11.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.6 x 4"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Battery PackBLS-5
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Olympus PEN E-PL3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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