Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P3 was manufactured 13 months later than the G10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P3 matches up vs the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 vs the G10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and G10 is 86 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and G10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-P3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.