Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon G12 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was launched 12 months prior to the TS4 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G12 matches up against the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic TS4
G12 | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon G12
TS4 | G12 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic TS4
G12 | TS4 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon G12 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G12 against the TS4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and TS4 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and TS4.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS4 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 pounds) | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 310 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $399 |