Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a in depth review of the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH22 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was launched 13 months later than the FH22 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and FH22 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and FH22.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH22 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G12 will have a benefit in sensor tech.