Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
(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
- Older Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GF3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M5 was launched 9 months later than the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M5 scores against the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic GF3
| E-M5 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-M5
| GF3 | E-M5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic GF3
| E-M5 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 versus the GF3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and GF3 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and GF3.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M5 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-M5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-04-30 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 425 gr (0.94 pounds) | 264 gr (0.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 826 | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 300 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $799 | $360 |