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Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G16 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years after the ZR3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G16 scores versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic ZR3

 G16 ZR3 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 47 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon G16

 ZR3 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic ZR3

 G16 ZR3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 and the ZR3.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and ZR3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and ZR3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
49
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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