Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic G3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic L10 has external dimensions of 127.1 x 73.9 x 66.9 mm and weighs 508 (including batteries). Panasonic G3 has external dimensions of 115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85″) and weighs 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic L10 and the Panasonic G3. Panasonic G3 is 12mm narrower and 20mm thinner than Panasonic L10 but it is also 10mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic L10 has a built-in lens but Panasonic G3 doesn't. Once you put a lens on G3, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Panasonic G3 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic G3.
Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Panasonic G3 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic L10 and Panasonic G3.
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic L10 and the Panasonic G3 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic G3 is significantly lighter (172g ) than the Panasonic L10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on G3, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix L10 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic L10 and Panasonic G3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.
