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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FX48

 G12 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon G12

 FX48 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FX48

 G12 FX48 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (401 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (401g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (401 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $325