Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic G3

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and G3 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and G3 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and G3.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX710 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.