| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Olympus |
| Model | Lumix DMC-GF1 | OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | OM System OM-5 |
| MSRP | $1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.4 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 21.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 64 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD | TruePic VIII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Superfine, fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature | Presets: Auto, Color Temperature |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis. |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 | 121 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (Optional) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.37x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.68x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 27 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 10.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto redeye fill off redeye slow sync slow sync 2nd-curtain slow sync manual |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Panasonic FL Series | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Available |
| DXO | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 513 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 54 |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes | H.264/MOV DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 4096 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps | |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional DMW-RSL1 | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43") | 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz) | 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.9" | 8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 3.55 lb | 2.925 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLS-50 | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | 310 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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