Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G3

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 3 years after the G3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II against the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and G3 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M5 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.