Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was released 9 months before the GX85 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G3 X scores against the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X provides exterior measurements 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 GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G3 X versus the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and GX85 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and GX85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 X due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G3 X will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G3 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.