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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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$329.99
SLR-style mirrorless
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Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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$499.99
SLR-style mirrorless
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Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
47
66 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
56
79 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 160 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 6/10
5
6
5356
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 4/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
4
5
1216
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 2/10
1
2
ISO 493ISO 667
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
ISO 6400ISO 6400
Dynamic Range
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 7/10
7
7
10.3 EV10.6 EV
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 8/10
1
8
0 points23 points
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leads by 7 points
Video Capabilities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 7/10
3
7
1280 x 7201920 x 1080
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
34
Battery Life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 2/10
3
2
360270
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 leads by 1 point
Viewfinder Quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
1,440k dots1,440k dots
Portability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 10/10
10
10
428336
Lens Ecosystem
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 10/10
10
10
$329.99$499.99
Durability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Tied Categories
8
Equal performance
Categories Won
5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3