Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GF3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was revealed 5 years after the GF3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II versus the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GF3 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and GF3.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1 II to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.