Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Announced July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic G3
E-M10 II | G3 | |||
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Announced | August 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-M10 II
G3 | E-M10 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic G3
E-M10 II | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 336 gr (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 270 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $499 | $500 |