Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ150

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G3 X versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ150 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was released 3 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G3 X matches up versus the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X offers 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) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 X versus the FZ150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and FZ150 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and FZ150.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G3 X will have a benefit in sensor technology.