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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon G12
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G11 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close but the G11 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G11 was announced 6 months prior to the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G11 scores against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 G11 ZS5 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon G11

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 G11 ZS5 
IntroducedDecember 2009June 2010Same age
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Canon G11 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G11 against the ZS5.
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and ZS5 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and ZS5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS5 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
47
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
27
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon G11 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
64
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others (375g)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
31
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (375g)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
46
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
60
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than others (375 grams)
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-12-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.83 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $300