Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH3

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was manufactured 14 months after the GH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 scores against the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 and the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and GH3 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and GH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.