Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was revealed 6 months prior to the S2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 matches up against the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 compared to the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and S2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and S2.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G3 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.