Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic DMC-GF1

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Advantages of the Olympus E-P3

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 30fps

720p @ 30fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video

Image stabilization

Sensor shift

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has an OLED screen

OLED

LCD

OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens

Has a touch screen

Yes

Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus

Continuous video focus

Yes

Record movies without worrying about focus

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

Higher resolution screen

614k dots

460k dots

More than 30% higher resolution screen

Has boost ISO

12,800 ISO

None

Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Cheaper

$849.00

$1,125.00

The best price we've seen is $276 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Slightly smaller

122x69x34 mm

119x71x36 mm

Around 10% smaller

Slightly thinner

1.3"

1.4"

Around 10% thinner

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the Olympus E-P3

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1

Longer battery life

400 shots

330 shots

More than 20% more shots per battery charge

Slightly better image quality

54.0

51.0

Around 10% better image quality

Better color depth

21.2 bits

20.8 bits

Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color

Better maximum light sensitivity

3,200 ISO

1,600 ISO

The DMC-GF1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

More dynamic range

10.3 EV

10.1 EV

0.2 f-stops more dynamic range

Slightly larger sensor

Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm

Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm

Around 10% larger sensor

Lighter

330 g

369 g

More than 10% lighter

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the Panasonic DMC-GF1

recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Olympus PEN E-P3

60	vs	40
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Snapsort recommends the Olympus PEN E-P3.

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similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Long exposures
	60 seconds

	Each has a built-in flash
	External flash not needed

Poor maximum light sensitivity

E-P3:	1,600 ISO
DMC-GF1:	3,200 ISO

Capture low resolution images

E-P3:	12.2 MP
DMC-GF1:	12 MP

	Neither has in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	No support for 24p
	Missing that film look

Poor dynamic range

E-P3:	10.1 EV
DMC-GF1:	10.3 EV

	No viewfinders
	Can only preview photos on the screen

Poor color depth

E-P3:	20.8 bits
DMC-GF1:	21.2 bits

Low image quality

E-P3:	51.0
DMC-GF1:	54.0

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competitors

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$731 - $964 with 14-42mm lens

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Is thicker

Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has significantly better image quality

Significantly shorter exposures

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Compare the NEX-5N vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only

Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity

Has slightly less shutter lag

Doesn't support an external flash

Has significantly more startup delay

Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,000 - $1,299 body only

$1,100 with 14-42mm lens

Has a viewfinder

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Is thicker

Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$797 - $947 with 10-30mm lens

Has a slightly higher resolution screen

Has a viewfinder

Significantly shorter exposures

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Compare the 1 V1 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the 1 V1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599

Has a viewfinder

Has better image stabilization

Significantly shorter exposures

Is thicker

Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has significantly better image quality

Significantly shorter exposures

Is slightly more expensive

Compare the FinePix X100 vs the PEN E-P3

Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$589 - $600 with 14-42mm lens

Has a flip-out screen

Shoots slightly faster

Doesn't have an OLED screen

No touch screen

Compare the PEN Lite E-PL3 vs the PEN E-P3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$376 with 14-42mm lens

Higher resolution movies

Has a touch screen

Significantly shorter battery life

Slightly smaller sensor

Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$339

Image stabilization

Has boost ISO

Significantly more noise at high ISO

Much more startup delay

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

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Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Olympus E-P3

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similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

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Advantages

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Sony NEX-5N

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Nikon 1 V1

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Olympus PEN E-P3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

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Olympus PENE-P3 vs Panasonic LumixDMC-GF1

Olympus PEN E-P3

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-P3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Olympus E-P3

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1

recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

advice

Need help deciding?

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

dxomark

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Sony NEX-5N

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Nikon 1 V1

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Olympus PEN E-P3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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Olympus PEN
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DMC-GF1