Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony G3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was released 5 months after the G3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS3 grades vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 versus the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.