Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G3

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and G3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was launched 3 years earlier than the G3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-450 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-450 against the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and G3 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and G3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G3 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.