Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was released 3 years after the FH3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G16 grades versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G16 versus the FH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FH3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FH3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH3 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.