Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic GF3
7010 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus 7010
GF3 | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GF3
7010 | GF3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Also called | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 145g (0.32 lb) | 264g (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $360 |