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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was unveiled within a month of the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G12 grades against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FH27

 G12 FH27 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Canon G12

 FH27 G12 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH27

 G12 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers external 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) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G12 and the FH27.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and FH27 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and FH27.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic FH27
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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 (24 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
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 All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $229