Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G3
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Size
 Really small
Standard size 115x84x47 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
336 g
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G3
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 667 ISO vs 493 ISO
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 The DMC-G3 has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Size Much smaller 115x84x47 mm vs 124x90x74 mm
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 Around 50% smaller
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 12 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 56.0 vs 53.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
Thickness Much thinner 1.9" vs 2.9"
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 Around 40% thinner
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.6 EV vs 10.3 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 293 ms vs 423 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
Weight Lighter 336 g vs 416 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $499.00 vs $949.99
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 The best price we've seen is $451 cheaper (around 50% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 390 shots vs 270 shots
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 More than 40% more shots per battery charge
Startup delay Less startup delay 1000 ms vs 1400 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when turning on
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 21 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
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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 37
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for 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
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-G3:1.9"
DMC-G2:2.9"
Size Large Help
DMC-G3:115x84x47 mm
DMC-G2:124x90x74 mm
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-G3:10.6 EV
DMC-G2:10.3 EV
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
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Focus points Few focus points Help
23
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-G3:21 bits
DMC-G2:21.2 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-G3:56.0
DMC-G2:53.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

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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-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$239 - $249 body only

$399 - $419 with 14-42mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
Size Is significantly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$2,199 with 14-140mm lens
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,298 body only

$2,599 with 12-35mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH3 vs the Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Competitors

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Competitors

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 with 14-45mm lens
Size Much smaller
Thickness Much thinner
Movie format Does not take movies
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 with 14-42mm lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-G10 vs the Lumix DMC-G2

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