Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G2 and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 13 months before the NEX-C3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G2 grades against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys exterior 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 Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G2 against the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and NEX-C3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.