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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty close but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ100 was launched 11 months prior to the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 matches up versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic G3

 FZ100 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ100

 G3 FZ100 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G3

 FZ100 G3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 and the G3.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and G3 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic G3 Street photography advice
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic G3
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540 grams)
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selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 336 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" 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 - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $500