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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the G11 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was introduced 8 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G11 grades vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic ZS1

		

		

			
 G11 ZS1 
ReleasedDecember 2009May 2009Newer by 8 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Canon G11

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS1

		

		

			
 G11 ZS1 
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has exterior 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 vs the ZS1.
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and ZS1 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The G11 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G11 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G11 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
47
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
25
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
64
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (229g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon G11 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G11 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
57
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
 low MP (10MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
46
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.5")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G11 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
60
 quite wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (375g)
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS1
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $0