Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was released 6 months later than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G2 scores versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G2 versus the ZR3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and ZR3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.