Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic G3

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic G3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and G3 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and G3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G3 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.