Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ100, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was released 4 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G3 X matches up vs the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G3 X comes with external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 X compared to the FZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and FZ100 is 60 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and FZ100.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger G3 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.