Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic G3

Lets look closer at the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively close but the S9300 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S9300 was unveiled 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9300 grades against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9300 versus the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and G3 is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and G3.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The S9300 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The younger S9300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.