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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G11 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the G11 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was manufactured very close to the FH1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G11 grades vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic FH1

 G11 FH1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon G11

 FH1 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic FH1

 G11 FH1 
ReleasedDecember 2009January 2010Same age
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 against the FH1.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FH1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and FH1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (375g)
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $150