Panasonic G5
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Panasonic G3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G5

Best price $580
  • Weighs a little bit less than the G3 14 oz vs 19.2 oz
  • 19% more battery life 320 shots vs 270 shots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 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 3D capture capabilities G3 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G5

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Best price
$299
  • Smaller body size 27 in³ vs 43 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $299 vs $580
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 920k dots
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What the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic G3 have in common

  • Similar sensor resolutions 16.05 MP vs 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 G5 and the Panasonic G3

  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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