Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a thorough review of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was introduced 21 months later than the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G15 matches up versus the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G15 versus the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and FH27.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.