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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 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
  • Released June 2020
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • New Model is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G100 was released 7 years after the GH3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G100 grades versus the GH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic GH3

 G100 GH3 
LaunchedJune 2020September 2012Newer by 95 months
Screen resolution1840k614kClearer screen (+1226k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G100

 GH3 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH3

 G100 GH3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G100 against the GH3.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and GH3 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GH3.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic G100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Panasonic GH3 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography details
56
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
63
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (540 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
71
good battery pack (540 shots)
weather proofing
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging information
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 1,744k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 812
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 540 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $698 $799