Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a detailed review of the Canon G3 X versus Panasonic FH1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and FH1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G3 X was brought out 5 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G3 X scores against the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X and the FH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and FH1 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and FH1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G3 X provides an edge in sensor technology.