Canon G1 X vs Panasonic S3

Let's look closer at the Canon G1 X vs Panasonic S3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and S3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G1 X was unveiled 15 months later than the S3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G1 X scores against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has outside dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X versus the S3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and S3 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and S3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The G1 X offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer G1 X should have an advantage in sensor technology.