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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G12 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close but the G12 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was introduced 7 months before the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G12 matches up vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic FX90

 G12 FX90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon G12

 FX90 G12 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic FX90

 G12 FX90 

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the FX90.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and FX90 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and FX90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX90 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
60
good battery power (370 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (401g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 401 grams (0.88 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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