Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
- Replacement is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic G10
E-P3 | G10 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-P3
G10 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic G10
E-P3 | G10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-17 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
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 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 369 grams (0.81 lbs) | 388 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 380 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $550 |