Panasonic G3 vs Sony H55

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G3 vs Sony H55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was manufactured 13 months later than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G3 grades against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 has outer measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 compared to the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and H55 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and H55.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G3 will have an edge in sensor technology.