Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic LX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was manufactured 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G3 grades against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 compared to the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and LX3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G3 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.