Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Overview
Let's compare Olympus OM-D E-M5 III with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Olympus E-M5 III was released in 2019, and Panasonic GH3 in 2012.
OM-D E-M5 III is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-GH3 7 years older.
7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of OM-D E-M5 III is greater than that of Lumix DMC-GH3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
OM-D E-M5 III has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), Lumix DMC-GH3 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder OM-D E-M5 III has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, Lumix DMC-GH3 has a resolution of 1744k dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
OM-D E-M5 III |
Lumix DMC-GH3 |
| Brand |
Olympus
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Panasonic
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| Model |
OM-D E-M5 III |
Lumix DMC-GH3 |
| Announced |
October, 2019 |
September, 2012 |
| Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
2 |
2 |
| Number of Lenses |
103 |
103 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
614k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2360 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.68 |
0.67 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
121 |
23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
30.0 fps |
20.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Four Thirds |
Four Thirds |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
17.3 x 13 mm |
17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor Area |
224.9 mm² |
224.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
64 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
4096 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
310 shots |
540 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
BLN-1 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
414 g |
550 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 85 x 50 mm |
133 x 93 x 82 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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