Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GH3

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was launched 3 years earlier than the GH3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX75 matches up versus the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 compared to the GH3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and GH3 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and GH3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX75 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH3 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.