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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G3
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was manufactured 15 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G2 grades vs the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic ZS3

 G2 ZS3 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic G2

 ZS3 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS3

 G2 ZS3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G2 against the ZS3.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and ZS3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G2 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent G2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (428 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
58
includes touch focus
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (428g)
low resolution (12MP)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no Timelapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
61
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (428g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-12 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $200