Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic G3

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic G3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively close but the F5 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The F5 was launched 19 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the F5 scores versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions 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 F5 versus Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the F5 against the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and G3 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and G3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger F5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.