Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G3

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was brought out 24 months earlier than the G3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-620 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 compared to the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and G3 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G3 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.