Panasonic G2 vs Sony a3500

Lets look closer at the Panasonic G2 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was brought out 4 years before the a3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G2 matches up versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G2 against the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and a3500 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and a3500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.