Panasonic GF2 vs Sony G3

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF2 versus Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF2 matches up against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GF2 against the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and G3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF2 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GF2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.