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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
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OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2022
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the OM System OM-1 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was announced 9 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the OM System OM-1 matches up versus the GH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 GH3 
IntroducedFebruary 2022September 2012More recent by 115 months
Screen resolution1620k614kClearer screen (+1006k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 GH3 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the GH3.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and GH3 is 65 and 66 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and GH3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the OM System OM-1 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography highlights
77
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with OM System OM-1
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
77
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
65
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH3 as a Sports photography camera
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (520 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
63
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (540 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-1 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography features
78
 better than average battery (520 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good MP (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
71
 good battery (540 shots)
 environment sealing
 boasts focus by touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH3 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery (520 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
71
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery (540 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging factors
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
65
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (550 grams)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH3
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-02-15 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 1053 23
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,744 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 520 photos 540 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $2,199 $799