Panasonic GH3 vs Sony W830

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH3 versus Sony W830, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was launched 15 months earlier than the W830 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH3 matches up vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GH3 and the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and W830.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W830 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH3 will be behind in sensor innovation.