Panasonic G2 vs Sony A3000

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was introduced 4 years prior to the A3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G2 grades against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G2 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 against the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and A3000 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and A3000.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A3000 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.