Updated (June 2011): Compare the Olympus PEN E-P3 vs Olympus PEN E-P2

Olympus PEN E-P3 vs Olympus PEN E-P2

Winner
Olympus PEN E-P3

97
Olympus PEN E-P2

88

Runner-up

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-P3

Full HD
Movie format
1080p @ 30fps
High resolution screen
Screen resolution
614k dots
Touch screen
Touch screen
Fewer buttons
OLED Screen
Screen type
Bright and vivid
 

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-P2

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
  1. Sensor shift
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
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galleries

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competitors

Olympus PEN E-P3 Competitors

Sony Alpha A5000

Sony Alpha A5000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 with 16-50mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Alpha A5000 vs the PEN E-P3
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX 5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the NEX 5N vs the PEN E-P3
Olympus PEN E-P1

Olympus PEN E-P1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$349 with 14-42mm lens

Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the PEN E-P1 vs the PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P2 Competitors

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$900 with 14-45mm lens

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Battery life Longer battery life
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the PEN E-P2
Olympus PEN E-PM1

Olympus PEN E-PM1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the PEN E-PM1 vs the PEN E-P2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$347 body only

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the PEN E-P2
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discussion

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Avatar for DavidBerman DavidBerman (3:16 AM, July 11, 2011)
It is substantial that you should mention that the Ep2 comes with the electronic viewfinder in the box, while the ep3 does not include it... that's a $300 accessory.
 
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