Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Released August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was launched 2 months later than the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL3 grades vs the GF3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic GF3
E-PL3 | GF3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-PL3
GF3 | E-PL3 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic GF3
E-PL3 | GF3 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL3 versus Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 vs the GF3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and GF3 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and GF3.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 264 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $360 |