Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH10

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was introduced 3 months prior to the FH10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G15 matches up versus the FH10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 offers outer dimensions 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 and the FH10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FH10 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and FH10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G15 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.