Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Announced July 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic G2
- Successor is Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic SZ1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G3 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SZ1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G3 scores versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic SZ1
G3 | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic G3
SZ1 | G3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic SZ1
G3 | SZ1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Panasonic G3 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 compared to the SZ1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and SZ1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G3 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-11 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 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 Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 336g (0.74 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 667 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $179 |