Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic GH3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was launched 3 years before the GH3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX700 grades versus the GH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX700 and the GH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and GH3 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and GH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.