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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 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
  • Announced February 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
Panasonic GX85
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic GX85

 E-3 GX85 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus E-3

 GX85 E-3 
AnnouncedApril 2016February 2008More modern by 98 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GX85

 E-3 GX85 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and GX85 is 56 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-3
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
68
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
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