Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G11 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G11 scores versus the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 has external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 compared to the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and ZS45 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.