Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm

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In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm and Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 14-42mm lens 12-32mm lens
Height 8.4 cm 8.25 cm
Width 11.5 cm 11.56 cm
Depth 4.7 cm 5.42 cm
Weight 336 g 303 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 303 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 345 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red -
Digital Zoom 2x 2x
Optical Zoom 3x 2.7x
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 16,680,000 pixels 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels 20,300,000 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 -
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
Image Stabiliser Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Image Processor Venus Engine FHD -
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 84mm 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 30 cm 20 cm
Max View Angle 75 degree(s) 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 52 mm 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Features Aspherical lens ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
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, Manual Focus Assist
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Yes Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type Electronic - LCD Electronic - LCD
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440,000 pixels 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3)
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x 1.46x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -
Field of View Crop Factor 2 2
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 6400 25600
Native ISO - 200-25600
Extended ISO (Min) - 100
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto 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 Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing
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 -
Special Effects Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, monochrome, portrait, Scenery Sepia, Slim, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, clear, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Defocus, Standard, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V
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)
Shutter Type - Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/16000 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 -
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec 1/50 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 460,000 pixels 1,840,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Rotating
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control -
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10.5 3.6
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation Flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format MJPEG, AVCHD H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Surround
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
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
Included Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
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
5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
3328 x 2496
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
3504 x 2336
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
2880 x 2880
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 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 10Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1010 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 270 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 250 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 900 shots (Power Save LVF Shooting mode)
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge 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
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
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, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP)
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, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, fast motion recording, silent shooting, slow motion recording, V-Log L recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, OZO Audio by Nokia
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3K + 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix G DC-G100K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, lens case, carrying case, shoulder strap, tripod, USB cable, pen stylus, audio / video cable Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, hot shoe cover
Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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