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G3 vs Lumix S5D
Quick take: The Lumix S5D has the highest resolution at 24MP; the G3 is the most affordable; only the Lumix S5D is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G3Lumix · 2011 | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20 usedBest | £495 used |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW |
| Autofocus | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 388g (with battery)Best | 714g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 115.2 × 83.6 × 46.7mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5mm remote | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (10 Gbps), HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G3
Lumix S5D
Portrait
4.7/10
7.1/10
Street
5.8/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.2/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
3.6/10
5.4/10
Documentary
3.0/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
5.6/10
Landscape
3.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
4.8/10
5.9/10
Casual
4.1/10
4.6/10
Food
5.4/10
7.1/10
Macro
4.7/10
6.9/10
Architecture
4.4/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
3.8/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
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7.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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