Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was launched 4 years earlier than the F5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G11 scores vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G11 against the F5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and F5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and F5.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic F5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.