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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-1
Olympus E-3
Camera summary
The Olympus E-3, made by Olympus, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 20, 2008.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus E-1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus E-1
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus E-1
Camera summary
The Olympus E-1, made by Olympus, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 29, 2003.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.9 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus E-3, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus E-3
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 5 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Connectivity |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 571.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 56.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 20, 2008 | Nov. 29, 2003 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $590.00 | $199.00 |
| model | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus E-1 | |
| Successor model | Olympus E-3 | |
Lense |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | 2× |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 47 | 47 |
Other features |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Flash range | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm | 141 x 104 x 81mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 890 grs | 735 grs |
Screen |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 134 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2560 x 1920 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 5 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-1 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |