Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Released February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony G3, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ1000 II was released 10 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony G3
FZ1000 II | G3 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | January 2009 | Fresher by 124 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer display (+319k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
G3 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony G3
FZ1000 II | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and G3 is 55 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and G3.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $898 | $200 |