Panasonic G3 vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G3 matches up against the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 comes with 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 RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G3 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G3 versus the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and RX10 II is 83 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 II will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older G3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.