Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-1
- Replacement is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Announced September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Refreshed by Panasonic G95

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G85, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and G85 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

The E-3 was released 9 years earlier than the G85 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-3 scores versus the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic G85
E-3 | G85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-3
G85 | E-3 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | ![]() | February 2008 | Fresher by 104 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G85
E-3 | G85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-3 vs the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and G85 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and G85.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G85 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-02-20 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 grams (1.96 lb) | 505 grams (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $670 | $900 |