Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic 3D1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 8 years after the 3D1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G100 matches up against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 versus the 3D1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and 3D1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and 3D1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern G100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.