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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 2 years after the FH5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 grades against the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic FH5

 G16 FH5 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Canon G16

 FH5 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic FH5

 G16 FH5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 and the FH5.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FH5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and FH5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH5 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
64
good battery life (360 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (356g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic FH5
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine IV
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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $169