Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 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
- Replaced the Olympus E-M10
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic GH2
- Replacement is Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 II was introduced 2 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up against the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GH3
E-M10 II | GH3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus E-M10 II
GH3 | E-M10 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GH3
E-M10 II | GH3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II features 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 GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the GH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and GH3 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and GH3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M10 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting 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 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 842 | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 540 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $499 | $799 |