Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic GX850, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 2 years after the GX850 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII and the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and GX850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MIII will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.