Updated (May, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
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Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

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"Typical Canon CMOS noise-free images, remain detailed even at high sensitivities"
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XS's iso-noise
"The Rebel XS is primarily made from three materials; a stainless steel chassis, the mirror box which is made of high-strength 'engineering plastic' and the body made of a special lightweight 'engineering plastic' which also provides some electromagnetic shielding."
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XS's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Badge
Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Live view
Has live view
Preview your photos

differences

Advantages of the Canon Rebel XS

Lens availability Much more lenses available 162 lenses vs 26 lenses
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More than 6x more lenses available
Overall image quality Better image quality 62.0 vs 53.0
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Around 20% better image quality
Color depth Better color depth 22 bits vs 21.2 bits
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Distinguishes 0.8 more bits of color
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
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Around 40% larger sensor
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.9 EV vs 10.3 EV
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0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 719 ISO vs 493 ISO
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The Rebel XS has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Thickness Thinner 2.6" vs 2.9"
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More than 10% thinner
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $347.99 vs $609.99
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The best price we've seen is $262 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2

Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
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More than 20% larger screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
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Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The DMC-G2's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10.1 MP
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Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Weight Lighter 416 g vs 502 g
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Around 20% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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2x longer exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Learn more about
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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor size Large sensors Help
Rebel XS:APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
DMC-G2:Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
Rebel XS:Pentamirror
DMC-G2:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
Rebel XS:30s
DMC-G2:60s
Thickness Quite thick Help
Rebel XS:2.6"
DMC-G2:2.9"
Weight Heavy Help
Rebel XS:502 g
DMC-G2:416 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
Rebel XS:10.9 EV
DMC-G2:10.3 EV
Size Large Help
Rebel XS:126x98x65 mm
DMC-G2:124x90x74 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Movie format One shoots movies Help
Rebel XS:None
DMC-G2:720p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$330 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens

Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Autofocus Focuses automatically
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Size Is slightly smaller
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Live view No live view
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Entry-level DSLR

$749 with 18-55mm lens

Live view No live view
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$468 body only

$679 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Color depth Worse color depth
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 body only

$700 with 14-42mm lens

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Smaller
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Battery life Shorter battery life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$849 - $997 with 14-42mm lens

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$469 body only

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Significantly smaller
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$376 with 14-42mm lens

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Significantly smaller
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$490 with 14-45mm lens

Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Movie format Does not take movies

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