Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-M1 III 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
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Renewed by Panasonic GH4
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-M1 III was released 7 years later than the GH3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 III scores against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GH3
E-M1 III | GH3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | September 2012 | More recent by 91 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Sharper screen (+423k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus E-M1 III
GH3 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH3
E-M1 III | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the GH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and GH3 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and GH3.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M1 III to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-02-11 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,744k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, 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 |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 pounds) | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 540 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $1,800 | $799 |