Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G16 matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 vs the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and FH2 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G16 provides a benefit in sensor technology.