Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL3 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1Olympus PEN E-PL3
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberG1E-PL3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124110
Width (mm)4537
Height (mm)8464
Weight (g)429428
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic G2-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.3
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.334.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5352
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.120.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.310.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)463499
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1440(2.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.25.3
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensPanasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.SOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.23
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3025
Filter thread (mm)5237
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 areaContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1614
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISOAuto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night PortraitPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1/16
  • 1/2
  • 1/32
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • 1/8
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off. wireless flash control supported.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)117
Flash range descriptionGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • remote socket
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.850.57
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.870.56
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)98
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.25.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-9
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.620.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.388sFull Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Telephoto = 0.372s-
Startup time (s)12.1
Play -> record time (s)0.90.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.44.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio -viewer-2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • usb driver
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFirst Micro Four Thirds camera. SLR like, but without the mirror box and pentaprism.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5



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