Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was announced 3 years prior to the GF3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7010 grades against the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 and the GF3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and GF3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and GF3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The 7010 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.