Camera: Olympus Pen E-PL3

General Information

NamePen E-PL3
ManufacturerOlympus
SystemMicro Four Thirds
Announced2011-06-30
Released2011-09-01
Colorsblack, white, silver, red?

Camera Data

Megapixel12.3
Form FactorRangefinder
Stabilisation2-axis
3D lens supportYES
Hot ShoeHot Shoe
Orientation SensorNONE
Function LeverNO
WifiNONE
UMTSNO
NFCNO
GPSNO
Battery GripNONE
Compatible lensesMicro Four Thirds

Images

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Incompatible Lenses

  • None

Battery

BatteryBLS-1, BLS-5

Image Sensor

Sensor TypeLive MOS
Sensor Total Pixels13.1
Sensor Color FilterPrimary color filter
Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic Wave Filter
Sensorm43
System multiplier2 x

Shutter

Remote Shutter ReleaseRM-UC1

Focus

Focus TypeContrast Detect AF
AF Assist LampYES

Viewfinder

Viewfinder TypeNONE
Optional external ViewfinderVF-2, VF-3, VF-4
Viewfinder PixelsNONE
Viewfinder MagnificationNONE
Viewfinder EyepointNONE
Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentNONE
Viewfinder Eye SensorNONE

Display

Display TypeLCD
Display Size3.0"
Display Dots460,000
Display TiltableTilting (angles unknown)
TouchscreenNONE

Flash

Wireless FlashOlympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible

Dimensions/Weight

Width109.5 mm (4.3 in.)
Height63.7 mm (2.5 in.)
Depth37.3 mm (1.5 in.)
Weight265 g (9.3 oz.)

Detailed Camera Information

Accessory PortAccessory Port 2
AppsNONE
Environmentally sealedNONE
FocusAF

Previews

English

steves-digicams.comOlympus PEN E-PL3 (PEN Lite) Preview2011-06-29

Reviews

Dutch

pixelmania.nlOlympus Pen E-PL32011-11-21

English

reviews.cnet.comOlympus PEN E-PL3 review (with 14-42mm lens, Red)2011-07-29
photographyblog.comOlympus E-PL3 Review2011-08-29
dpreview.comOlympus PEN Lite / E-PL3 Review2011-09-20
cameralabs.comOlympus E-PL32011-11-01
thephoblographer.comReview: Olympus PEN E-PL32011-12-30

Sample Images

German

dslr-forum.deOlympus PEN E-PL32011-08-20
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