Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the G16 matches up versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 vs the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FX48 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and FX48.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G16 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer G16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.