Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GF3

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GF3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 9 years after the GF3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 IV grades against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the GF3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GF3 is 81 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and GF3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have a benefit in sensor innovation.