Panasonic G3 vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was launched 7 months prior to the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G3 scores versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 has got 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G3 versus the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX30V will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.