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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was introduced 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G15 scores vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH1

 G15 FH1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 33 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon G15

 FH1 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH1

 G15 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 against the FH1.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and FH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G15 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
61
good battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
33
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $150