Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GM5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the G3 grades versus the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 comes with outer 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 GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 against the GM5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GM5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and GM5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.