Panasonic G3 vs Samsung WB700

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic G3 and Samsung WB700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and WB700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The G3 was launched 7 months later than the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G3 grades versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 provides exterior 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 Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 and Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 compared to the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and WB700 is 83 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G3 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.