Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was manufactured 17 months prior to the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF3 matches up versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF3 against the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and XS1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic XS1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.