Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Released July 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PEN-F was revealed 4 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the PEN-F scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic G3
PEN-F | G3 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 56 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus PEN-F
G3 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G3
PEN-F | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F versus the G3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and G3 is 84 and 83 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and G3.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus PEN-F to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-01-27 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) | 336 gr (0.74 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 270 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $500 |