Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ150 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 vs the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and G3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and G3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ150 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.