Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic S3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was released 2 years later than the S3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G6 grades against the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 compared to the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and S3 is 74 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and S3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G6 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.