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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Released June 2021
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Replacement is Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was unveiled 10 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P7 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Panasonic G3

 E-P7 G3 
AnnouncedJune 2021July 2011More modern by 121 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-P7

 G3 E-P7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G3

 E-P7 G3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 features external measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P7 and the G3.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and G3 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P7 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern E-P7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography information
Panasonic G3 Street photography information
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography information
Panasonic G3 Travel photography information
87
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic G3
 Olympus PEN E-P7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-09 2011-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 336g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 360 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $500