Canon G7 X vs Panasonic GH3

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and GH3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was unveiled 2 years later than the GH3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X grades versus the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X versus the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and GH3 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and GH3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger G7 X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.