Canon M3 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M3 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and FX700 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was launched 4 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the M3 scores versus the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M3 vs the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and FX700 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and FX700.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer M3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.