Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF3

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GF3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-620 grades vs the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-620 against the GF3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GF3 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and GF3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.