Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was introduced 5 years after the GF7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the GF7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III against the GF7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and GF7 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and GF7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-M1 III to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.