Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The G3 was brought out 22 months after the GF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G3 grades against the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 offers outer measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 and the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GF1 is 83 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G3 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.