Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was revealed 5 years prior to the GX8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G3 grades vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 comes with physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 vs the GX8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GX8 is 83 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and GX8.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX8 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.