OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G3

Here, we are contrasting the OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was launched 11 years after the G3 which is quite a large gap as far as 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 view of how the OM System OM-5 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for OM System OM-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 features external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the OM System OM-5 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-5 against the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and G3 is 80 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the OM System OM-5 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.