Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was announced 13 months later than the GH3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-P5 grades vs the GH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 and the GH3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and GH3 is 85 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and GH3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher E-P5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.