Panasonic G3 vs Sony H20

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G3 vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was manufactured 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G3 scores against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 compared to the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and H20 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and H20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G3 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer G3 should have an edge in sensor technology.