Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Launched February 2018
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P3 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-P3 matches up vs the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic GX9
E-P3 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-P3
GX9 | E-P3 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | August 2011 | Newer by 79 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 614k | Crisper display (+626k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic GX9
E-P3 | GX9 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 has physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 compared to the GX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and GX9.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-17 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 lbs) | 407g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $1,000 |