Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

      62
      Image cannot be found
      66
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-G3Lumix DMC-G2
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine HD II
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4576 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 17124000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto
      Daylight
      Cloudy
      Shade
      Halogen
      Flash
      White Set 1
      White Set 2
      Color temperature setting
      White Balance Adjustment:
      Blue bias
      Amber bias
      Magenta bias
      Green bias
      Bracketing:
      3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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 ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points23
      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 DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.40x1.10x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps2.6 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m11.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE
      Aperture Priority AE
      Shutter Priority AE
      Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockFocus: AF Lock (AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode)
      Exposure AE Lock(AF/AE Button or Shutter button halfway pressed)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      DxO Low Light ISO667493
      DxO Color Depth21.021.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.610.3
      DxO Overall Score5653
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Internal Recording Modes4:3 Aspect R@io:

      VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)

      16:9 Aspect R@io:

      WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGAVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1 Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity10 - 80% RH
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Dimensions115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85")124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz)428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Battery Life270 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.