Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic FZ80, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the G3 X (1") and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was revealed 18 months prior to the FZ80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G3 X grades versus the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X offers external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X compared to the FZ80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and FZ80 is 60 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and FZ80.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.