Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Launched January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ80 scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony G3
| FZ80 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 98 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ80
| G3 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony G3
| FZ80 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 vs the G3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and G3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 616g (1.36 pounds) | 185g (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 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 | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $200 |
