Panasonic G3 vs Sony T900

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G3 and Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was announced 2 years after the T900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G3 matches up vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 features exterior measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 vs the T900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and T900 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and T900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.