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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic GF3

 G5 GF3 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic G5

 GF3 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GF3

 G5 GF3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

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

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396g)
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
66
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
58
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (300 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (300 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
62
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
32
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-17 2011-08-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 10.1
DXO Low light score 618 459
Other
Battery life 320 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $699 $360