Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ150
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G3

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Size
 Really small
Standard size 115x84x47 mm
True resolution
 High true resolution
15.8 MP
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 4 fps
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 3x faster continuous shooting
Battery life Longer battery life 410 shots vs 270 shots
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 More than 50% more shots per battery charge
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.9 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G3
Overall image quality Better image quality 56.0 vs 40.0
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 40% better image quality
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Size Smaller 115x84x47 mm vs 124x82x92 mm
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 2.1x smaller
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 8x larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 667 ISO vs 132 ISO
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 The DMC-G3 has excellent image quality 2.3 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-FZ150
Color depth Better color depth 21 bits vs 19.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.9" vs 3.6"
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 Around 50% thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-G3's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Weight Lighter 336 g vs 528 g
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 Around 40% lighter
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $720.26
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 The best price we've seen is $221 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
63 vs 36
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-FZ150:10.9 EV
DMC-G3:10.6 EV
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-FZ150:19.4 bits
DMC-G3:21 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-FZ150:40.0
DMC-G3:56.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$325 - $499 with 20-50mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NX1000 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the NX1000 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Compare the D3200 vs the Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $347
Zoom Much more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Larger
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $319
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Zoom Significantly more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$229 - $239 body only

$399 - $419 with 14-42mm lens
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$950 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Longer battery life
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Size Larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3

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