Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Later Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Renewed by Panasonic G3
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P3 was released 14 months later than the G2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up versus the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic G2
E-P3 | G2 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus E-P3
G2 | E-P3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic G2
E-P3 | G2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P3 versus Panasonic G2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P3 vs the G2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and G2.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer E-P3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-17 | 2010-07-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 493 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $1,000 |