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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3

Portability
54 Imaging
62 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83 Imaging
52 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was announced 7 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1X scores vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 E-M1X G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 G3 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G3

		

		

			
 E-M1X G3 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X against the G3.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and G3 is 54 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and G3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Panasonic G3
67
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
75
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (870 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
47
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Panasonic G3 Travel photography information
68
 better than average battery power (870 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
70
 offers focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography highlights
80
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
 2 card slots
62
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Panasonic G3 Vlogging factors
68
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 870 photos 270 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
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