Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-1
- Replacement is Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced April 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and GX85 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-3 was announced 9 years earlier than the GX85 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-3 scores versus the GX85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic GX85
E-3 | GX85 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-3
GX85 | E-3 | |||
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Announced | April 2016 | February 2008 | More modern by 98 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GX85
E-3 | GX85 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 offers external dimensions 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 GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-3 compared to the GX85.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and GX85 is 56 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and GX85.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX85 to give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-02-20 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 pounds) | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $670 | $800 |