Canon G11 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G11 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G11 was brought out 11 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G11 grades against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and FS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS25 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher G11 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.