Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X

Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN E-PM1 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE-PM1GF3X
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110108
Width (mm)3433
Height (mm)6467
Weight (g)382359
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.312.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.294.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5250
Dxo color depth score (bit)2120.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.310.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)499459
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, Motion JPEGAVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom LensPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)3737
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 areaContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1416
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
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 modes324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low KeyPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • 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
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)75
Flash range descriptionBundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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 rm-uc1 wired remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.59-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.57-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)15-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.289s-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330340
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries includedProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
  • photofunstudio 6.2 hd
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies, 6 Art FiltersThe GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens



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