Canon G12 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G12 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was launched 23 months earlier than the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G12 grades versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has got physical dimensions 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G12 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and XS1 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and XS1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G12 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.