Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5
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![Canon PowerShot G11 front Canon PowerShot G11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G11/Canon-G11-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5/Panasonic-ZS5-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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.
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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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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Panasonic ZS5
G11 | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon G11
ZS5 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Panasonic ZS5
G11 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G11 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |