Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic GH2
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ100 was announced 3 years earlier than the GH3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 matches up versus the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic GH3
FZ100 | GH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ100
GH3 | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic GH3
FZ100 | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic GH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the GH3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and GH3 is 67 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and GH3.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH3 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine VII 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,744k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $799 |