Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH20
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was released 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G15 scores versus the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH20
| G15 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon G15
| FH20 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH20
| G15 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 provides physical 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 against the FH20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and FH20 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and FH20.
All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display 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 | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $179 |