The E-P3 was a full update to the high-end Pen model, with a slight body redesign, new button placements, an integrated flash, the additional of a higher resolution touchsensitive OLED LCD, new movie modes, and a faster autofocus system.
- Sensor: 12mp Panasonic CMOS sensor, 17.3 x 13mm (2x crop), sensor stabilization
- Mount: Micro 4/3 (m4/3)
- Images: 4032 x 3024 JPEG or 12-bit ORF maximum, 3 fps max
- Video: 1080i/60, 720P/30, 480P/30 AVCHD or AVI file, stereo PCM or AC3 Dolby audio
- Shutter: electronic 60 sec to 1/4,000 sec, bulb
- Exposure: matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, -3 to +3EV exposure compensation, 5 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-12800, AUTO ISO
- Focus: 11 point contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
- Display: 3" 614k dot fixed touchscreen OLED LCD, optional EVF via accessory slot
- Flash: 10m GN pop-up flash, hot shoe, 1/180 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync, three-level manual
- Remote: optional RM-UC1
- Other Notable Features: powered accessory slot, interchangeable hand grips
- Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Battery: BLS-5
- Size: 4.8 x 2.7 x 1.3" (122 x 69 x 34) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 13 ounces (369g)
- Colors: Black, Silver, White
- Price: US$900 with kit lens
- Current Firmware: version 1.6 (December 2018)
- Announced: Jun 2011, shipped Jul 2011 (discontinued)
Note: In terms of "best" Olympus m4/3 camera, the E-P3 has now been surpassed by the OM-D E-M5. Unfortunately, the E-P# series needs another serious upgrade, as it's fast becoming long in the tooth.
