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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 scores versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic ZS70

 G3 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic G3

 ZS70 G3 
RevealedApril 2017July 2011More modern by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS70

 G3 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and ZS70 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
70
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G3 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
46
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-11 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336g (0.74 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $450