Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ200

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was revealed 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G3 X scores vs the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G3 X against the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and FZ200 is 60 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and FZ200.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 X having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G3 X will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.