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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic FX48

 G16 FX48 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon G16

 FX48 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic FX48

 G16 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
64
great battery life (360 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (356g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $325