Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH25

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G16 scores vs the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 against the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FH25 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and FH25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH25 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.