Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic FH6
G15 | FH6 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon G15
FH6 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic FH6
G15 | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FH6 is 86 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |