Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony G3

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony G3, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and G3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was brought out 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ1000 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 and the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and G3 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.