Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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

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.