Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic GF3

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was introduced 6 months earlier than the GF3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PL2 matches up against the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic GF3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 against the GF3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and GF3 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and GF3.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.