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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(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
Panasonic G3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic G3

 FZ200 G3 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 G3 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G3

 FZ200 G3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588g)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic G3 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery power (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Panasonic G3 Vlogging features
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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