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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was introduced 3 months before the ZS3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G1 matches up versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 G1 ZS3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS3 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS3

 G1 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and ZS3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
18
no video
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-19 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200