Canon G1 X vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we are comparing the Canon G1 X versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X was revealed 5 months later than the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G1 X scores vs the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X offers outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X compared to the 3D1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and 3D1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and 3D1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.