Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G12 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G12 was launched very close to the FX78 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G12 matches up against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FX78
G12 | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Canon G12
FX78 | G12 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FX78
G12 | FX78 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G12 and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 compared to the FX78.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and FX78 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and FX78.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX78 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $210 |