Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G6

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P3 was launched 20 months earlier than the G6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-P3 scores against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 vs the G6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and G6.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G6 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be behind in sensor tech.