Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH20

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was brought out 13 months later than the FH20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G12 grades vs the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 versus the FH20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and FH20.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH20 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.