Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic G2
- Refreshed by Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G3 was unveiled 24 months later than the ZR1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G3 grades against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic ZR1
G3 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic G3
ZR1 | G3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZR1
G3 | ZR1 |
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 and the ZR1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and ZR1 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and ZR1.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-11 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine V |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 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 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 336 grams (0.74 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 667 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $280 |