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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X II
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and FH5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was revealed 6 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G1 X III matches up against the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Panasonic FH5

 G1 X III FH5 
LaunchedOctober 2017January 2011More recent by 83 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon G1 X III

 FH5 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Panasonic FH5

 G1 X III FH5 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III versus the FH5.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and FH5 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and FH5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon G1 X III will render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G1 X III will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X III
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X III
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-10-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,299 $169