Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic G3

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and G3 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and G3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.