Panasonic G1 vs Sony NEX-3

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G1 vs Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was released 16 months earlier than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G1 matches up versus the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 compared to the NEX-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and NEX-3 is 82 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and NEX-3.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.