Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS3
G1 | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic G1
ZS3 | G1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS3
G1 | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and ZS3 is 82 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |