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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 3 years after the FH1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G16 matches up against the FH1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic FH1

 G16 FH1 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon G16

 FH1 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH1

 G16 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 vs the FH1.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FH1 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and FH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer G16 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than others (356 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
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
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 163g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $150