Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic G2
- Updated by Panasonic G5
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G3
FZ200 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ200
G3 | FZ200 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G3
FZ200 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 588 gr (1.30 lb) | 336 gr (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 37 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 270 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $499 | $500 |