Canon PowerShot G3 X with Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Overview
Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II with Canon PowerShot G3 X.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Panasonic FZ1000 II was released in 2018, and Canon G3 X in 2015.
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G3 X 3 years older.
However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have 5-axis Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G3 X doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, PowerShot G3 X has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
PowerShot G3 X |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Canon
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| Model |
Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
PowerShot G3 X |
| Announced |
February, 2018 |
June, 2015 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
1240k pixels |
1620k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2360 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.74 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
49 |
31 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
12.0 fps |
5.9 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
13.50 |
6.80 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1 |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
116.2 mm² |
116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
25600 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
80 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
DMW-BLC12PP |
NB-10L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
808 g |
733 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
136 x 97 x 132 mm |
123 x 77 x 105 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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