Panasonic GF3X vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
Olympus OM-D E-M5

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Olympus E-M5 II E-M5 vs E-M5 II
General
Model Number:	GF3X	E-M5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$749.99	$1299.99
Street Price:		$899.95
Date Available:	2011-10-15	2012-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.7 oz (359 g) includes batteries, kit lens	23.0 oz (652 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm)	4.8 x 3.5 x 1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	16.1
Sensor Format:	4/3	4/3
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	3.75 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	50	71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.6	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	459	826
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	8.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60i) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.	Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	24 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	12 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	4.20x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		20 - 50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	37.0mm	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint	High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	EVF / OLED
Viewfinder Type:		EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.58x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.15x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	614,000 dots (205,000 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25600
Minimum ISO (native):		200
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO	AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset	Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64）
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.52
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.51
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		20
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		0.56
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		8.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		17
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		9.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		16
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		9.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		15
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.102 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.44 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.056 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second
Startup Time:		1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		4.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	360 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh	Proprietary BLN-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver	Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	The GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens. The GF3X will be available in black body and black lens or silver body and silver lens kits options.	3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video.