Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ2500

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ2500, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G3 X was manufactured 15 months prior to the FZ2500 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 X matches up against the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G3 X vs the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and FZ2500 is 60 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and FZ2500.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged G3 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.