Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G10

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-3 was announced 3 years before the G10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-3 matches up versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 and the G10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and G10 is 56 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and G10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G10 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.