Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Released September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL8 was brought out 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL8 scores vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Panasonic G3
E-PL8 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | July 2011 | More recent by 64 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus E-PL8
G3 | E-PL8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Panasonic G3
E-PL8 | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL8 against the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and G3 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and G3.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger E-PL8 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-09-19 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 357g (0.79 lbs) | 336g (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 270 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $500 |