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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
  • Successor is Panasonic GH4
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Epson and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was revealed 4 years prior to the GH3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R-D1x matches up versus the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Panasonic GH3

 R-D1x GH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Epson R-D1x

 GH3 R-D1x 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k235kSharper screen (+379k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GH3

 R-D1x GH3 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R-D1x compared to the GH3.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and GH3 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and GH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
megapixel count low (6MP)
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (620 grams)
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Epson R-D1x Travel photography info
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography info
39
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (620g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Epson R-D1x
Vlogging with Panasonic GH3
9
can't record video
65
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic GH3
 Epson R-D1xPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Company Epson Panasonic
Model type Epson R-D1x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-27 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,709 $799