Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G3

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was launched 5 months prior to the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-5 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 provides external measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-5 and the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and G3 is 58 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and G3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G3 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.