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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
48

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was introduced 3 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M5 II scores against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 E-M5 II GF3 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 GF3 E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 E-M5 II GF3 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the GF3.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and GF3 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and GF3.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M5 II to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography info
71
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
55
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
82
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
70
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
65
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low battery (310 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
38
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 low battery life (300 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
74
 weather proof
 supports touch focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery (310 per charge)
58
 features touch focus
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery life (300 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
74
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 low battery (310 per charge)
55
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 low battery life (300 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
82
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
32
 touch screen
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 264 grams (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 50
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 10.1
DXO Low light score 896 459
Other
Battery life 310 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $360