Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 II grades against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II vs the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and G3 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.