Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL6

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DMC-GF3PEN E-PL6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 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, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 15042560 x 1920, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceWhite balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
      White balance adjustment: Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
      Color temperature setting: 2500-10,000K in 100K
      White balance bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2335
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.2 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range6.30 m7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      DxO Low Light ISO459
      DxO Color Depth20.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini TypeC Mini type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26")111 x 64 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz)325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 5.7 x 4"
      Package Weight2.4 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Battery PackBLS-5
      Battery Life300 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Olympus PEN E-PL6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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