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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G3 was launched within a month of the GF3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 scores versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic GF3

 G3 GF3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic G3

 GF3 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic GF3

 G3 GF3 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 against the GF3.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and GF3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and GF3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G3 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G3
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
70
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 shots)
58
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-11 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336 grams (0.74 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.1
DXO Low light score 667 459
Other
Battery life 270 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $360