Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was launched 10 months before the G5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL3 scores vs the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic G5
| E-PL3 | G5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-PL3
| G5 | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic G5
| E-PL3 | G5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 and the G5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and G5 is 88 and 74 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and G5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G5 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-09-20 | 2012-07-17 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic VI | Venus Engine VII FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 499 | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $399 | $699 |