Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was brought out 4 months after the GH2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 grades against the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 comes with physical dimensions 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 GH2 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G3 compared to the GH2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GH2 is 83 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.