Upgrade Guide

Lumix FZ72→Lumix G3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

FZ72

£51 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

£20 used (-£31)

2011

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the FZ72. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the G3

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	FZ72	G3
Price	£51 used	£20 used
Released	2013	2011	↓
Sensor	16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution	16MP	16MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080i/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	9fps (5fps with continuous AF)	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	606g (with battery)	388g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots	LCD EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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