Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was brought out 8 months before the G5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 against the G5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and G5 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and G5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.