Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ200→Lumix G3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FZ200. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the G3
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Resolution16MP vs 12MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FZ200 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FZ200 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 used | £20 used | |
| Released | 2012 | 2011 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 12.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | Full HD 1080/60i | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 537g (with battery) | 388g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.21", 1.31M dots | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 24x zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent, constant f/2.8) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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