Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony G3
FZ150 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ150
G3 | FZ150 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony G3
FZ150 | G3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-04-11 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 528 grams (1.16 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $499 | $200 |