Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ40 was released 19 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ40 matches up versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sony G3
| FZ40 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ40
| G3 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony G3
| FZ40 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and G3 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and G3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger FZ40 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 494g (1.09 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $420 | $200 |