Canon G16 vs Panasonic FS25

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon G16 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 4 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades versus the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with 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) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G16 and the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and FS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FS25.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The G16 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor technology.