Upgrade Guide
Lumix G3→Lumix FZ72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The FZ72 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most G3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the FZ72
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Burst rate9fps (5fps with continuous AF) vs 4fps
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2013 vs 2011)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | G3 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.3 | ||
| Street | -1.6 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -1.5 | ||
| Food | -2.6 | ||
| Macro | -2.4 | ||
| Architecture | -1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G3 | FZ72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £20 used | £51 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2013 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i | Full HD 1080i/50 | |
| Autofocus | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 388g (with battery) | 606g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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