Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G3

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was unveiled 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 matches up vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 versus the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and G3 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-P5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.