Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GH3

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was launched 22 months earlier than the GH3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL1s grades against the GH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s has outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s versus the GH3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and GH3 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and GH3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.