Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GH2
Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 and Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe G12 was launched 19 months after the GH1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G12 grades vs the GH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic GH1
G12 | GH1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon G12
GH1 | G12 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic GH1
G12 | GH1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G12 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G12 and Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G12 against the GH1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and GH1 is 83 and 81 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and GH1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher G12 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 273.5mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 grams (0.88 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 320 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $949 |