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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was launched 21 months later than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH2

 G15 FH2 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon G15

 FH2 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH2

 G15 FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the FH2.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FH2 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and FH2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (352g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
61
great battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (352 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
33
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (352g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $149