"Both cameras offer high image quality, quick shooting, good value for money and access to the ever increasing Micro Four Thirds lens range, as well as numerous third party lenses and adapters, making either camera a great choice. The features available with each and what is right for

you depends on your needs. If you're after a small camera and don't mind using a rear LCD screen, then the GX1 is an excellent camera with a few extra features that you might find useful, such as an electronic level, higher ISO, remote socket, better continuous shooting, additional external controls and additional filters.

If you're not a fan of using the rear LCD, then the G3 offers a great EVF, a tilting rear screen for added flexibility, a more powerful flash and lower entry price, although with slightly less battery life. While the cameras score very highly and produce almost identical image quality to each other, the improved features and handling on the GX1 that give you more direct control over the camera is definitely an advantage and this makes it our Editor's Choice."