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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Panasonic FH2

 G1 X FH2 
LaunchedMarch 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon G1 X

 FH2 G1 X 

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Panasonic FH2

 G1 X FH2 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and FH2 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
saves RAW files
more heavy than others in class (534g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (534g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
65
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (534g)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot G1 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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