Canon G11 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here, we are matching up the Canon G11 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SZ3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G11 matches up against the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 and the SZ3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SZ3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SZ3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.