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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched December 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon G12
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Photography Glossary

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was revealed very close to the FH20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G11 matches up against the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic FH20

 G11 FH20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon G11

 FH20 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic FH20

 G11 FH20 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2010Similar age
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G11 vs the FH20.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and FH20.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (375g)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
60
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $179