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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Updated by Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic G3, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was launched 8 years earlier than the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-1 scores vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic G3

 E-1 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-1

 G3 E-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2003More modern by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kSharper screen (+326k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G3

 E-1 G3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 versus Panasonic G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 compared to the G3.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and G3 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic G3 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
70
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Panasonic G3 Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-1
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
46
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
47
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
weather proof
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic G3
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2003-11-29 2011-07-11
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2560 x 1920 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 134k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735g (1.62 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,700 $500