Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic GF3

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-PL1 was manufactured 15 months prior to the GF3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1 grades versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the GF3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and GF3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and GF3.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.