Canon G11 vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was announced 3 years prior to the FH8 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G11 grades against the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G11 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 and the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and FH8 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and FH8.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.