Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FH3

Lets look more closely at the Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FH3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X II (1.5") and FH3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was introduced 4 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G1 X II scores vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II provides physical measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X II versus the FH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and FH3 is 76 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and FH3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH3 will offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G1 X II will have an advantage in sensor technology.