Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic LX10

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic LX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G3 was announced 6 years before the LX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G3 grades vs the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 features outer measurements 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 LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 and the LX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and LX10 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and LX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.