Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH3

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was brought out 19 months later than the GH3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M10 grades versus the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 compared to the GH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and GH3 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and GH3.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.