Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G1 was introduced 3 months before the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 matches up versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 vs the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and ZS3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.