Panasonic G3 vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G3 versus Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was brought out 24 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G3 grades against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 features 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 against the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and WX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.