Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 vs LUMIX G2 Micro Four Thirds Cameras Comparison

Panasonic has officially announced the successor to LUMIX DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds camera, named as Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3, which the company claims as the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder. If you’re the owner of LUMIX G2 who considered to upgrade the camera and would like to find the differentiate between both of them, here’s the comparative table between Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 and LUMIX G2 for differences in specifications and features at a glance.

From the table above, you can notice that the Panasonic G3 is noticeably lighter and smaller than its predecessor – without compromising the quality and performance. LUMIX G3 adopts higher-resolution image sensor, full HD video recording, dedicated video button for instant switching to video recording, and more advanced features, but still about 25% more compact than LUMIX G2.

One of the most notable new features of the LUMIX G3 is Panasonic’s new iA Plus mode, which enables defocusing control area, exposure compensation and white balance to be adjusted with a simple touch control for achieving better result.

Panasonic LUMIX G3 Compact Systems Camera (CSC) is bundled with the 14-42mm zoom lens will be available in 4 stylish colors – black, white, brown and red, scheduled to hit the market for around $700 beginning June 2011.