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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released June 2015
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ47 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 X was launched 3 years after the FZ47 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G3 X scores versus the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Panasonic FZ47

 G3 X FZ47 
RevealedJune 2015July 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon G3 X

 FZ47 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ47

 G3 X FZ47 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X features outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 X versus the FZ47.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and FZ47 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and FZ47.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 X due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G3 X will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G3 X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
38
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
good battery life (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
69
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 lb) 498g (1.10 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 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $849 $379