Panasonic FX700 vs Sony G3

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 19 months later than the G3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 scores versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and G3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FX700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.