Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic SZ5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G3 scores versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 versus the SZ5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and SZ5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and SZ5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.