Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was introduced 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ200 scores vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 compared to the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and G3 is 65 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and G3.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G3 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.