Panasonic G3 vs Sony QX10

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G3 vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G3 was announced 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 matches up vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 features exterior measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G3 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G3 and the QX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and QX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and QX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX10 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind in sensor tech.