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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic G7

 E-PL3 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus E-PL3

 G7 E-PL3 
LaunchedMay 2015September 2011Fresher by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic G7

 E-PL3 G7 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL3
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
44
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic G7
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-20 2015-05-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $800