Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close but the G15 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G15 was revealed 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G15 grades versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G15 enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 vs the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and FX48.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern G15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.