Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G5 was introduced 12 months after the GF3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G5 matches up versus the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 versus the GF3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and GF3 is 74 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and GF3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic G5 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G5 provides an edge in sensor tech.