Panasonic G10 vs Sony G3

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G10 versus Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was launched 20 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the G10 matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 features physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 compared to the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and G3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G10 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.