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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was announced at a similar time to the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G12 matches up vs the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FH25

 G12 FH25 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon G12

 FH25 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH25

 G12 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 versus the FH25.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and FH25 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and FH25.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
60
better than average battery life (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 250 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $180