Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic S3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic S3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was released 5 months earlier than the S3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G2 matches up against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G2 compared to the S3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and S3 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and S3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S3 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.