Panasonic G3 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G3 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was released 23 months earlier than the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G3 scores versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 provides exterior dimensions 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G3 vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 against the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and RX1R is 83 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and RX1R.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.