Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH8

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was brought out 11 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 enjoys exterior 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the FH8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FH8 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and FH8.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.