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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony G3

 FZ1000 II G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2009Fresher by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G3 FZ1000 II 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony G3

 FZ1000 II G3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Sony G3
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
67
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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