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Olympus PEN E-P3

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Olympus PEN E-P3

Type
Mirrorless
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Resolution
12.3 MP
Released
July 2011

Specifications

Sensor and image

Resolution
12.3 MP
Sensor format
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor type
High Speed Live MOS Sensor
In-body stabilization
Yes, up to 3 stops (CIPA)

Autofocus

AF system
FAST AF (contrast detection) with 35-area multiple AF
AF points
35
Subject detection
People

Shutter and burst

Fastest shutter speed, mechanical
1/4000 s
Slowest shutter speed
1 min
Burst rate
3 fps

Video

Video modes
ResolutionMax. frame rateCropNote
1080i (1,920 × 1,080)30–AVCHD 59.94i, sensor output approx. 30 fps
720p (1,280 × 720)60–AVCHD 59.94p, sensor output approx. 30 fps

Viewfinder and display

Viewfinder
None
Screen
3 in, 0.61 million dots
Touchscreen
Yes

Body and battery

Dimensions (W × H × D)
122 × 69.1 × 34.3 mm
Weight with battery and card
369 g
Body-only weight
321 g

Storage and connections

Card slots
SD / SDHC / SDXC

Market and price

Announced
June 30, 2011
Released
July 2011

Features stated by the manufacturer

  • 10 art filters
  • 3.0 in oled display
  • 3d photo shooting
  • Accessory port
  • AF illuminator
  • Art effects
  • Built-in flash gn10 (iso200)
  • Detachable grip
  • Level gauge
  • Live guide
  • One-push digital teleconverter
  • Super-sonic wave filter dust reduction

Manufacturer data: olympus-global.com, support.jp.omsystem.com

Last checked: October 26, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

Size and weight

Front view of the selected lenses and bodies at the same scale1: Olympus PEN E-P3, width × height × depth 122 × 69.1 × 34.3 mm
Width × height × depth
122 × 69.1 × 34.3 mm
Weight with battery and card
369 g
Weight, body only
321 g

Manufacturer data: olympus-global.com, support.jp.omsystem.com

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