Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF3 was released 5 months before the SZ1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GF3 scores versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic SZ1
GF3 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic GF3
SZ1 | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic SZ1
GF3 | SZ1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GF3 against the SZ1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and SZ1.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-11 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264 grams (0.58 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 250 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $360 | $179 |