Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Announced September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Replacement is Panasonic GH4
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 II was brought out 4 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic GH3
E-M1 II | GH3 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | September 2012 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 614k | Clearer display (+423k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus E-M1 II
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic GH3
E-M1 II | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the GH3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and GH3 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and GH3.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,744 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 lb) | 550 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 540 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at release | $1,700 | $799 |