Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched March 2012
- Newer Model is Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G1 X and Panasonic FH2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G1 X (1.5") and FH2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G1 X was manufactured 15 months after the FH2 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G1 X scores vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Panasonic FH2
G1 X | FH2 | |||
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Launched | March 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon G1 X
FH2 | G1 X |
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Common features in the Canon G1 X and Panasonic FH2
G1 X | FH2 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X has got outer measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions 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 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 X versus the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and FH2 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and FH2.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G1 X uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent G1 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 20cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 534 gr (1.18 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 270 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $649 | $149 |