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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
  • Updated by Canon G12
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G11 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and FP2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was launched very close to the FP2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G11 matches up vs the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic FP2

 G11 FP2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Canon G11

 FP2 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic FP2

 G11 FP2 
ReleasedDecember 2009January 2010Same generation
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G11 against the FP2.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FP2 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and FP2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (375 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (375g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
60
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (375g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic FP2
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-12-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $80