Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Canon PowerShot G1X

76

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

35
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1400 ms startup delay
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 700 shots vs 270 shots
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 More than 2.5x more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Color depth Better color depth 21.7 bits vs 21 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.7 more bits of color
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 60.0 vs 56.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
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 Around 20% larger sensor
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.8 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G3
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 293 ms vs 697 ms
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 2.4x less delay when taking photos
Size Smaller 115x84x47 mm vs 117x81x65 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Startup delay Less startup delay 1400 ms vs 1900 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when turning on
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 14.2 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Thickness Thinner 1.9" vs 2.6"
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 Around 30% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4 fps vs 1.9 fps
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 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
Weight Slightly lighter 336 g vs 390 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X Canon PowerShot G1X
76 vs 35
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G1X. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
G1X:14.2 MP
DMC-G3:15.8 MP
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Sensor size Large sensors Help
G1X:Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
DMC-G3:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
G1X:Tunnel
DMC-G3:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
G1X:10.8 EV
DMC-G3:10.6 EV

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$234 - $235 body only

$419 with 14-42mm lens
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$595 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the NEX-5N vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-G3

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$497 - $499
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G1X
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Smaller
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Larger
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$514 with 14-42mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,298 body only

$2,599 with 12-35mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Size Significantly larger
Thickness Significantly thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH3 vs the Lumix DMC-G3

appearance

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Canon PowerShot G1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Canon PowerShot G1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

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