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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was manufactured 5 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ40 grades versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony G3

 LZ40 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic LZ40

 G3 LZ40 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony G3

 LZ40 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 has external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LZ40 compared to the G3.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and G3 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
55
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (524g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $219 $200