Panasonic G3
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic GX7
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Best price $299
  • Significantly cheaper street price $299 vs $450
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 1040k dots
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 5 shots per sec

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX7

Best price
$450
  • Weighs a little bit less than the G3 14.2 oz vs 19.2 oz
  • 19% more battery life 320 shots vs 270 shots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera October 2013 vs June 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has HDR on-board G3 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture G3 does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities G3 does not have Wi-Fi

What the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic GX7 have in common

  • Similar Body sizes 27 in³ vs 29 in³
  • Similar sensor resolutions 16 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Panasonic G3 and the Panasonic GX7

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack

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