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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
85 Imaging
52 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
48

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Updated by Panasonic GF5
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-P5 was released 2 years after the GF3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P5 scores against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 E-P5 GF3 
RevealedOctober 2013August 2011Newer by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-P5

		

		

			
 GF3 E-P5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 E-P5 GF3 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 has external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 versus the GF3.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and GF3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-P5 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger E-P5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography features
71
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
55
 manual focus
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (420g)
70
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography information
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 bad battery pack (300 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
68
 supports focus via touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
58
 supports touch focus
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 bad battery pack (300 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging advice
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
32
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-10-03 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lb) 264 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 10.1
DXO Low light rating 895 459
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $389 $360