Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The G15 was revealed 21 months later than the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 matches up vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH25
G15 | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon G15
FH25 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH25
G15 | FH25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon G15 versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G15 compared to the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and FH25 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and FH25.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | 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 VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $180 |