Panasonic FX78 vs Sony G3

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX78 scores versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements 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 based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX78 and the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FX78 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.