Panasonic G3 vs Sony a5000

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic G3 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the a5000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as 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 a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G3 grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G3 compared to the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and a5000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.