Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ300 scores vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Sony G3
| FZ300 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 80 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ300
| G3 | FZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony G3
| FZ300 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 compared to the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and G3 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and G3.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2015-07-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 691g (1.52 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $598 | $200 |