Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was manufactured 3 years before the GX7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G3 scores vs the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 provides outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 against the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GX7 is 83 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and GX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.