Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G3

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G10 was introduced 11 months prior to the G3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G10 matches up against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 provides outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G10 vs the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and G3 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and G3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic G3 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.