Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FS7 and Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and G3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS7 was manufactured at a similar time to the G3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS7 scores versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony G3
| FS7 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FS7
| G3 | FS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony G3
| FS7 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the G3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and G3.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FS7 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $200 |