Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic GF3

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the GF3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the G1 scores versus the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 and the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and GF3 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and GF3.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.