Panasonic G2 vs Sony W370

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was manufactured 7 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G2 grades vs the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 offers 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) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G2 and the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and W370 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W370 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.