Panasonic G10 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G10 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The G10 was launched 12 months prior to the NEX-C3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G10 grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G10 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 vs the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and NEX-C3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older G10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.