Panasonic G3 vs Sony W730

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic G3 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was revealed 18 months earlier than the W730 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G3 scores versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 offers outer 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G3 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 versus the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G3 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged G3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.