Canon G7 X vs Panasonic GF3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon G7 X and Panasonic GF3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was manufactured 3 years after the GF3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G7 X grades vs the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X compared to the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and GF3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and GF3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G7 X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.