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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was released 9 months later than the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G15 matches up vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH6

 G15 FH6 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon G15

 FH6 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH6

 G15 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 versus the FH6.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FH6 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and FH6.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher G15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (352 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (352 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others (352 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot G15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 280 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $129