Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
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.

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.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic F5
G11 | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon G11
F5 | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic F5
G11 | F5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $100 |