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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Revealed June 2015
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ1000 II, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G3 X was brought out 4 years before the FZ1000 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G3 X grades against the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G3 X FZ1000 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1240kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Canon G3 X

 FZ1000 II G3 X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019June 2015More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G3 X FZ1000 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X features external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 X versus the FZ1000 II.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and FZ1000 II is 60 and 55 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G3 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
65
weather sealing
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
69
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Canon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-06-18 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 808 gr (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $898