Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic G3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic G3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and G3 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and G3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was released 9 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S5 vs the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and G3 is 60 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and G3.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.