Panasonic Toe to toe digital combat -- FZ200 vs. G3X

Jock Elliott

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FX200, 600mm:

FZ200 tests 001.JPG

G3X, 600mm:

G3X tests 002.JPG

Moving into the realm of digital zoom:

FZ200, 48X:

FZ200 tests 002.JPG

G3X, 50X:

G3X tests 003.JPG

FZ200, 96X:

FZ200 tests 003.JPG

G3X, 100X:

G3X tests 004.JPG

The FZ200 has been tweaked with in-camera settings, per Graham Houghton. The G3X is straight out of the box, about an hour ago. Taken in P mode, at whatever settings the cameras thought were right and proper.

Additional:

Fz200, 48x, iso 1600:

FZ200 tests 003.JPG

G3X, 50x, iso 4000:

G3X tests 016.JPG


I would be interested in any comments on the comparison.

Cheers, Jock
 
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FX200, 600mm:

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G3X, 600mm:

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Moving into the realm of digital zoom:

FZ200, 48X:

View attachment 25256
G3X, 50X:

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FZ200, 96X:

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G3X, 100X:

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The FZ200 has been tweaked with in-camera settings, per Graham Houghton. The G3X is straight out of the box, about an hour ago. Taken in P mode, at whatever settings the cameras thought were right and proper.

Additional:

Fz200, 48x, iso 1600:

View attachment 25260
G3X, 50x, iso 4000:

View attachment 25261

I would be interested in any comments on the comparison.

Cheers, Jock

The FZ200 is a little noisier, but close enough in details to not matter much.
 
The G3X could use some tweaking, e.g., sharpening. The light bulb shot really shows the effect of the larger sensor Why was the iso a stop and bit higher on the G3X?
 
Nice comparison Jock. To me it validates the idea that if one of these were to be your only camera it would seem logical to invest in the more expensive, larger sensor option. But if you have other primary options, for low light, or whatever, then going with the value option might make a lot of sense (and dollars).
 
I'm not in the market for a superzoom, but thought this might be a good place to mention that there is a used (9 out of 10) FZ200 at B & H for $189. Even if you just use it as a fixed 600 lens, it's quite a deal. Maybe for someone who wants to adopt the two camera solution. Used Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Digital Camera DMC-FZ200K B&H

And the LX-7 is under $200 at Adorama. So for under $400 you can get a decent two camera solution that covers a wide focal range.
 
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