Panasonic G2 with Panasonic G3 Comparison

Panasonic G2 and Panasonic G3 Main Features

  • July, 2010
  • July, 2011
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 160 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 84 x 74 mm, 428g.
  • 115 x 84 x 47 mm, 336g.
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Panasonic G2 Scores


Imaging score
46
Features score
61
Value for money score
75
Portability score
85
Overall score
60

Panasonic G3 Scores


Imaging score
48
Features score
63
Value for money score
76
Portability score
90
Overall score
62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-G2 with Lumix DMC-G3. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic G2 was released in 2010, and Panasonic G3 in 2011. Lumix DMC-G3 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-G2 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-G2 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-G3. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-G3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 1440k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-G2 Lumix DMC-G3
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-G2 Lumix DMC-G3
Announced July, 2010 July, 2011
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 2
Number of Lenses 103 103
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.00 11.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 160
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 360 shots 270 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 428 g 336 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74 mm 115 x 84 x 47 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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