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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was brought out 8 years prior to the GF7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-3 grades against the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic GF7

 E-3 GF7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus E-3

 GF7 E-3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2008Fresher by 84 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF7

 E-3 GF7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor 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") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 compared to the GF7.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and GF7 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and GF7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF7 to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-3
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proof
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
51
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography info
55
environment proof
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
70
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging highlights
18
can't record video
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2008-02-20 2015-02-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 266g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $670 $308