Panasonic G3 vs Sony A99 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G3 and Sony A99 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and A99 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was launched 6 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G3 grades vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 and Sony A99 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 against the A99 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and A99 II is 83 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and A99 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will render greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.