Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic G3

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH5 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 and the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and G3 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH5 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.