Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G12 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G12 was unveiled 7 months prior to the FH7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G12 matches up against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FH7
G12 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon G12
FH7 | G12 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FH7
G12 | FH7 |
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon G12 versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 compared to the FH7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and FH7 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and FH7.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2011-09-07 |
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 dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 401 grams (0.88 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $149 |