Panasonic G3 with Panasonic G2 Comparison

Panasonic G3 and Panasonic G2 Main Features

  • July, 2011
  • July, 2010
  • 16 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 160 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 115 x 84 x 47 mm, 336g.
  • 124 x 84 x 74 mm, 428g.
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Panasonic G3 Scores


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

Panasonic G2 Scores


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

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


Let's compare Lumix DMC-G3 with Lumix DMC-G2. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Panasonic G3 was released in 2011, and Panasonic G2 in 2010. Lumix DMC-G3 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-G2 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-G3 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-G2. 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 first 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-G3 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-G3 Lumix DMC-G2
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-G3 Lumix DMC-G2
Announced July, 2011 July, 2010
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 0.7 0.55
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 23 0
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 4.0 fps 3.0 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 ±5 EV ±3 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 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 160 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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 270 shots 360 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 336 g 428 g
Physical Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47 mm 124 x 84 x 74 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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