Canon G3 X vs Panasonic G3

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G3 X and Panasonic G3, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and G3 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and G3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G3 X matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has physical measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G3 X and Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 X and the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and G3 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and G3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon G3 X will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern G3 X will have an edge in sensor innovation.