Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G3

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The GH5S was announced 6 years after the G3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GH5S grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S features outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GH5S vs the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and G3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G3 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.