Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3/Panasonic-G3-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Launched July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The FX90 was launched 2 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX90 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic G3
FX90 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FX90
G3 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic G3
FX90 | G3 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FX90 vs the G3.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and G3.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G3 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
![Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-26 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 336g (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 200 shots | 270 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $227 | $500 |