Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic LX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was launched 3 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G1 grades versus the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G1 and the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and LX3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and LX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.