Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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Important Differences

Canon G11

Panasonic DMC-GF1

Standard (480p/30fps) vs HD (720p/30fps) The Panasonic DMC-GF1 records movies in HD
1.1 fps vs 3.0 fps The Panasonic DMC-GF1 shoots 173% faster
112 x 76 x 48 mm vs 119 x 71 x 36 mm The Panasonic DMC-GF1 is about 25% smaller
CCD vs CMOS The Panasonic DMC-GF1 has a CMOS sensor which often performs better
375 g vs 315 g The Panasonic DMC-GF1 weighs 16% less
$470 vs $540 The best price we've seen for the Canon G11 is $70 less
10.0 megapixels vs 12.1 megapixels The Panasonic DMC-GF1 takes higher resolution photos by 17%

Important Similarities

Canon G11

Panasonic DMC-GF1

No vs No Neither camera has a full frame 35mm sensor
Yes vs Yes Both cameras have a built in flash
Yes vs Yes They both support RAW
3,200 ISO vs 3,200 ISO They have the same maximum light sensitivity
Aug 19, 2009 vs Sep 2, 2009 They were both announced the same month
2.8", 461k dots vs 3.0", 460k dots The Panasonic DMC-GF1 has a larger screen, but marginally lower resolution
SDHC, MMCplus (HD) vs MMC, SDHC Both support SDHC memory cards

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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Pros

Cons

Flash 4.5 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.5 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 4.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.5 / 5.0
Low light capability 3.0 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 12.1 megapixels
  • Record movies up to 720p at 30fps (HD)
  • 3" LCD, 460k dots
  • 36.3 mm (1.4") thick
  • Weighs 315 g (0.7 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 3 fps
  • 3200 ISO max
  • Flash range of 6 m
  • 243 mm² image sensor (18 mm x 13.5 mm)
  • Memory card formats: SD, SDHC, MMC
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Suppress, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Sep 2, 2009

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Runner up: Canon PowerShot G11

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Pros

Cons

Flash 4.5 / 5.0
LCD Display 3.5 / 5.0
Fast action shooting 3.0 / 5.0
Wide angle shooting 3.5 / 5.0
Macro photography 5.0 / 5.0
Zoom 2.0 / 5.0
Low light capability 2.0 / 5.0
Records movies 3.0 / 5.0

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • Widest aperture of f/2.8
  • 5x optical zoom (28 - 140 mm)
  • Record movies up to 480p at 30fps
  • 2.8" LCD, 461k dots
  • 48 mm (1.9") thick
  • Weighs 375 g (0.8 lbs)
  • Built in flash
  • Continuous shooting up to 1.1 fps
  • Minimum focus distance of 10 mm
  • 3200 ISO max
  • Flash range of 7 m
  • 43.3 mm² image sensor (7.6 mm x 5.7 mm)
  • Memory card formats: MMCplus (HD), MMC, SDHC, SD, MMCplus
  • Flash modes: Red Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Automatic
  • Announced Aug 19, 2009

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