Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G3 scores versus the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 has outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 and the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and ZS1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and ZS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G3 will deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher G3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.