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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH25

 G15 FH25 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon G15

 FH25 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH25

 G15 FH25 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
61
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (352 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (352g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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