Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
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On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-P1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the GF3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P1 scores against the GF3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic GF3
| E-P1 | GF3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-P1
| GF3 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GF3
| E-P1 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 offers physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing 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 change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P1 versus the GF3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and GF3 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and GF3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2011-08-11 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $182 | $360 |