Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX75

Here is a complete review of the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was unveiled 8 months later than the FX75 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G12 grades vs the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 comes with physical 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 versus the FX75.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FX75 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and FX75.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.