Olympus PEN E-P3 Summary

This new sensor delivers high-quality images and performance. Image noise is low and metering rarely overexposes. There are some issues with color- and white-balance accuracy though. The Olympus PEN E-P3 is much faster than its predecessor, particularly for autofocus which is more reliable and performs well in moderately low light.

Although there are plenty of quirks to the E-P3, it is one of the most advanced SLDs available with only one true competitor, the Sony Alpha NEX-7
Sony Alpha NEX-7. That one features three control-dials in a compact body with a 2.4 MP EVF built-in and a 24 MP APS-C size sensor capable of ISO 16000 and 10 FPS continuous drive. The advantage of the E-P3 against it is the use of Micro Four-Third lenses which can be made more compact than their NEX counterparts. Like all NEX cameras, the NEX-7 lacks built-in stabilization and depends on the availability of stabilized lenses.

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