Panasonic G3 vs Sony H70

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was manufactured 7 months after the H70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the G3 scores against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 comes with external dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G3 against the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and H70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G3 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger G3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.