Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic GF8

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL3 was introduced 5 years before the GF8 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL3 grades vs the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 offers physical measurements 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 GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 vs the GF8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and GF8 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL3 and GF8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GF8 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PL3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.