Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic S3

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic S3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and S3 (14MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was announced 8 years later than the S3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G95 matches up against the S3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G95 and the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and S3 is 67 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and S3.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will resolve more detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G95 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.