Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G3 X versus Panasonic FZ70, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and FZ70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was launched 24 months later than the FZ70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G3 X matches up vs the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G3 X enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 X compared to the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and FZ70 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and FZ70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G3 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.