Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF5

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was manufactured 8 months before the GF5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 scores vs the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 has outside measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G3 compared to the GF5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and GF5 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and GF5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G3 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.