Panasonic S1H vs Sony G3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony G3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S1H was introduced 10 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1H grades against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H offers physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1H vs the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and G3 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and G3.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.