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 Olympus OM-D E-M5 |  Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| Sensor type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Image sensor format | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor size | 0.68 in | 0.68 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx | 13.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx | 12.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
| 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px | 4032 x 3024 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic VI |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| ISO Auto | yes | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 | 200 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 | 12800 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px | 4032 x 3024 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
| Auto |
| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG | JPG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift | Sensor-shift |
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| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| HDR | yes | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Optical zoom | 1.15 x | 3.0 x |
| Digital zoom | 14.0 x | 5.0 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 2.0 x | 2.0 x |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Contrast adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 2x | 2x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 35 | 35 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in | Built-in |
| Filter diameter | 2.05 in | 1.46 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | no | no |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | no |
| Screen technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Screen dots | 610000 | 614000 |
| Touch screen | yes | yes |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting modes |
| Auto |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60.0 s | 60.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 3 | 3 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -3 | -3 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| AE frames |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 9.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
| Portrait |
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | yes | yes |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 9.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 9.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | MILC | SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium | Metal |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | no |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| Weight | 13.16 oz | 11.32 oz |
| Width | 4.76 in | 4.76 in |
| Height | 3.53 in | 2.72 in |
| Depth | 1.65 in | 1.35 in |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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| Power source type | Battery |
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| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | 330 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI connector type | Micro | Mini |
| USB port | yes | yes |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | no |
| Bluetooth | yes | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Timelapse recording | no | no |
| GPS | no | no |
| Calendar | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Frame | yes | yes |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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