Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-G9 IILumix DMC-G3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      MSRP$1899 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels26.52 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels25.21 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution5776 x 43364592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions3:2 (5776 x 3848), 16:9 (5776 x 3248), 1:1 (4336 x 4336)4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points77923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,840k dots460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.6x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.8x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dots1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60s60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)14.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)60.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps4.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 75 fps at 25.2 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 Sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      DxO Low Light ISO667
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range10.6
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Internal Recording ModesH.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5760 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [200 Mb/s]
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 to 300 Mb/s]
      4352 x 3264 at 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [300 Mb/s]
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [150 to 600 Mb/s]
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120 fps [72 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94/100/120/200/240/300 fps [20 to 400 Mb/s]

      ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [121 to 454 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264AVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution5760 x 28801920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via USB
      5728 x 3024 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/200/240 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Data/Video Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type A Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: LUMIX Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 85%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Dimensions134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.1 x 6.1"7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.475 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Battery PackDMW-BLK22
      Battery Life390 shots270 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Self Timer 2/10-Second Delay 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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