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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was launched within a month of the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G12 matches up against the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 G12 FH2 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon G12

		

		

			
 FH2 G12 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 G12 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 versus the FH2.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FH2 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and FH2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
47
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon G12 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
64
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others (401g)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
33
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
60
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (401 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 provides touch focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G12 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
49
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (370 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 missing Time Lapse recording
41
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G12 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
60
 rather wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than others (401 grams)
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $149