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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

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$134.99

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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$499.99

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
59
82 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
56
79 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range160 - 12800160 - 6400
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 6/10
6
6
6156

Resolution

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
1616

Low Light Performance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 2/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 2/10
2
2
ISO 618ISO 667

Max ISO Score

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
6
5
ISO 12800ISO 6400
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 7/10
8
7
11.6 EV10.6 EV
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 leads by 1 point

Autofocus System

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 8/10
8
8
23 points23 points

Video Capabilities

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
64

Battery Life

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 2/10
3
2
320270
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 leads by 1 point

Viewfinder Quality

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 5/10
5
5
1,440k dots1,440k dots

Portability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 10/10
10
10
396336

Lens Ecosystem

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 10/10
10
10
$134.99$499.99

Durability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3