Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF3

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was introduced 13 months before the GF3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G2 scores against the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G2 vs the GF3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and GF3.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.