Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS25

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G12 versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G12 was manufactured 23 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G12 scores against the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 compared to the TS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and TS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and TS25.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G12 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS25 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.