Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G10

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL3 was revealed 14 months after the G10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL3 grades vs the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the G10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and G10 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and G10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-PL3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.