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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G16 matches up against the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic FX75

 G16 FX75 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Canon G16

 FX75 G16 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic FX75

 G16 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the FX75.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FX75.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FX75 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G16 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (356g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (360 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (356 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (356g)
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic FX75
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 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
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $499 $139