Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic G3

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 grades vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 versus the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and G3 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and G3.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.