Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was released at a similar time to the LS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF3 matches up versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF3 against the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and LS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LS5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.