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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was brought out 9 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G100 matches up versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic G3

 G100 G3 
IntroducedJune 2020July 2011More modern by 110 months
Screen resolution1840k460kCrisper screen (+1380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic G100

 G3 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G3

 G100 G3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the G3.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and G3 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and G3.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic G100 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography features
Panasonic G3 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G100
Travel photography with Panasonic G3
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 shots)
70
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G3 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 336g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $698 $500