Canon T3i
DSLR Camera
 vs Olympus E-P3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Best price $160
  • 233% more battery life 1,100 shots vs 330 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $160 vs $398
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 12.3 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 332 mm² vs 225 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 614k dots
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080i 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out E-P3 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has an External Mic jack E-P3 does not
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel T3i

What’s good about the Olympus PEN E-P3

Best price
$398
  • Weighs a little bit less than the T3i 13.01 oz vs 18.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 18 in³ vs 63 in³
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Has 3D capture capabilities T3i does not have 3D
Find out more about the Olympus PEN E-P3

What the Canon T3i and Olympus E-P3 have in common

  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon T3i and the Olympus E-P3

  • No HDR processing
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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