Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G3

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and G3 is 55 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.