Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF3

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was launched 4 years after the GF3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 II scores versus the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II has external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the GF3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and GF3 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and GF3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 II to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.