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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G3 X was announced 4 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G3 X grades against the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Panasonic FZ40

 G3 X FZ40 
IntroducedJune 2015July 2010More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Canon G3 X

 FZ40 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ40

 G3 X FZ40 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 X and the FZ40.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and FZ40 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and FZ40.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
51
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (494 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
69
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ40
 Canon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 grams (1.62 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $420