Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF3

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the GF3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-3 matches up against the GF3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 against the GF3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and GF3 is 56 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and GF3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GF3 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.