Panasonic G3 vs Samsung CL5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G3 and Samsung CL5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was unveiled 2 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G3 matches up vs the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G3 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 versus the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and CL5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and CL5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G3 will resolve more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.