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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Revealed June 2015
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G3 X versus Panasonic GH4, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was released 17 months after the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G3 X scores vs the GH4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Panasonic GH4

 G3 X GH4 
RevealedJune 2015February 2014Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1036kClearer screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Canon G3 X

 GH4 G3 X 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Panasonic GH4

 G3 X GH4 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X has got external dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 X and the GH4.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and GH4 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 X and GH4.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G3 X will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G3 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography features
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography features
59
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
low battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
low battery power (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging details
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
69
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Panasonic GH4
 Canon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-06-18 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.8
DXO Low light score 521 791
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $1,500