Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Later Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZR3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G2 was released 6 months later than the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G2 scores versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZR3
G2 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic G2
ZR3 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZR3
G2 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation |
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G2 versus the ZR3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and ZR3 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and ZR3.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,000 | $280 |