Canon G12 vs Panasonic FX90

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.