Canon G11 vs Panasonic S1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G11 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G11 was unveiled 12 months before the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G11 scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 offers exterior dimensions 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 S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G11 against the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be behind in sensor technology.