Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GH5S

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GH5S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the GH5S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-3 grades vs the GH5S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-3 versus the GH5S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and GH5S is 56 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and GH5S.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.