Nikon S31 vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic GF3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was brought out 23 months after the GF3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S31 matches up against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S31 compared to the GF3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and GF3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and GF3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S31 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF3 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S31 should have a benefit in sensor tech.