Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic SZ3

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was manufactured 7 years later than the SZ3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G100 scores against the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 versus the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and SZ3 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and SZ3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.