Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic S3

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic S3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and S3 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was released 7 years after the S3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX9 grades vs the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 and the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and S3 is 82 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and S3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX9 will have an advantage in sensor tech.