Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL3 vs the G7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and G7 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and G7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G7 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.