Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic ZR3

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 matches up versus the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 and the ZR3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and ZR3 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX1 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern GX1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.