Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G3

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and G3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1 scores against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 versus the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and G3.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.