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Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Later Model is Canon G15
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G12 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed about the same time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G12 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic S1

 G12 S1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon G12

 S1 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic S1

 G12 S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 features physical measurements 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 S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G12 versus the S1.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and S1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (401g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery pack (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (401 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (401g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot G12Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $269