Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZS25 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the ZS25 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G3 matches up against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 compared to the ZS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and ZS25 is 83 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G3 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.