Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic 3D1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was manufactured 6 years after the 3D1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G9 grades versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 and the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and 3D1 is 62 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and 3D1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.