Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm

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Side by side comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only 14-42mm lens
Height 8.36 cm 8.62 cm
Width 11.52 cm 12.49 cm
Depth 4.67 cm 7.74 cm
Weight 336 g 360 g
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Digital Zoom 2x 4x
Optical Zoom - 3x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 16,680,000 pixels 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser - Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Image Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Type - Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 28 - 84mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 30 cm
Max View Angle - 75 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 9 groups / 12 elements
Filter Size - 52 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Features - Aspherical lens
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 49
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Yes Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - LCD Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440,000 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x 0.70x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -4 to +4
Field of View Crop Factor 2 2
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
ISO (Max) 6400 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 144 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, scenery, food, illumination snap, flower, night scene, sports mode, sunset, soft skin, baby1, baby2, peripheral defocus, architecture Handheld night shot, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot
Special Effects Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, monochrome, portrait, Scenery Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec 1/160 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 460,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Rotating
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10.5 6.6
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Digital Video Format MJPEG, AVCHD AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 4592 x 3448
JPEG 4576 x 3056
JPEG 4576 x 2576
JPEG 3232 x 2424
JPEG 3232 x 2160
JPEG 3232 x 1824
JPEG 2272 x 1704
JPEG 2272 x 1520
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1824 x 1368
JPEG 1824 x 1216
JPEG 1824 x 1024
JPEG 3424 x 3424
JPEG 2416 x 2416
JPEG 1712 x 1712
JPEG 4592 x 3448
JPEG 4592 x 3064
JPEG 4592 x 2584
JPEG 3232 x 2424
JPEG 3232 x 2160
JPEG 3840 x 2160
JPEG 2272 x 1704
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 3424 x 3424
JPEG 2416 x 2416
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
MJPEG - 848 x 480 - 30 fps
MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MJPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 4Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 24Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1010 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 360 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-140mm lens)
Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 45-150mm lens)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
Remote control
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second (4MP) 2 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 40 frames per second
Additional Features Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Object Detection, AF/AE tracking, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, takes photos while film recording, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G7K + 14-42mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, pen stylus, audio / video cable Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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