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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and FZ47 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was revealed 6 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G1 X III scores against the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Panasonic FZ47

 G1 X III FZ47 
LaunchedOctober 2017July 2011Newer by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon G1 X III

 FZ47 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Panasonic FZ47

 G1 X III FZ47 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III enjoys external measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III against the FZ47.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and FZ47 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and FZ47.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X III will show extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
38
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X III
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others (498g)
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-10-25 2011-07-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $379