Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 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
- Announced December 2009
- Successor is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The G11 was released about the same time to the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G11 matches up vs the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic FH3
G11 | FH3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon G11
FH3 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic FH3
G11 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | December 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 versus the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FH3 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and FH3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-12-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface 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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $160 |