Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G3
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Size
 Really small
Mid size 116x68x39 mm
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Thickness
 Thin
1.5"
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G3
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
Help
 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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
Color depth Better color depth 21 bits vs 20.8 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Battery life Longer battery life 310 shots vs 270 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Size Smaller 116x68x39 mm vs 115x84x47 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 667 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1 has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 1.9"
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 Around 20% thinner
Weight Slightly lighter 318 g vs 336 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
59 vs 57
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External flash Each supports an external flash Help
Better lighting
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
10.6 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-G3:21 bits
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
Focus points Few focus points Help
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Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
DMC-G3:270 shots
DMC-GX1:310 shots
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-G3:56.0
DMC-GX1:55.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 14-42mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$829 with 14-42mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously while recording movies
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Interchangeable lenses Has a built-in lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$514 with 14-42mm lens
Thickness Is thinner
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$990 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Lens availability Much more lenses available
Battery life Much longer battery life
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,298 body only

$2,599 with 12-35mm lens
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Size Much larger
Thickness Much thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Battery life Much longer battery life
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Interchangeable lenses Built-in lens only
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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