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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
  • New Model is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic G3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and G3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was announced 6 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 matches up versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic G3

 G9 G3 
AnnouncedNovember 2017July 2011More recent by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic G9

 G3 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G3

 G9 G3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 vs the G3.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and G3 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G9 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Panasonic G3 Street photography details
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
46
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G3 Travel photography factors
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 shots)
70
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
Panasonic G3 Vlogging info
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 336g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 400 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,500 $500