Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G12 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close but the G12 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was announced 2 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G12 grades vs the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 compared to the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FX48 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and FX48.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G12 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.