Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was released 4 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 3D1 grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and G3 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and G3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G3 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.