Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Canon PowerShot G12

55

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

39
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G12

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1400 ms startup delay
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon G12
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.2 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 0.6 f-stops more dynamic range
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 350 shots vs 310 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Canon PowerShot G12 Learn more about
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 60% more detail in your photos
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 1400 ms vs 2700 ms
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 Around 50% less delay when turning on
Overall image quality Better image quality 55.0 vs 47.0
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 Around 20% better image quality
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 5x larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 161 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1 has excellent image quality 2.1 f-stops higher ISO than the G12
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Size Slightly smaller 116x68x39 mm vs 112x76x48 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.2 fps vs 2 fps
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 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
Color depth Better color depth 20.8 bits vs 20.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 259 ms vs 380 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
Weight Lighter 318 g vs 401 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 15s
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 4x longer exposures
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 1.9"
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 Around 20% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $234.00 vs $971.00
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 The best price we've seen is $737 cheaper (4.1x less)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G12
55 vs 39
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G12. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Color depth Poor color depth Help
G12:20.4 bits
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
G12:11.2 EV
DMC-GX1:10.6 EV
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
G12:47.0
DMC-GX1:55.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$599
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G12
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G12
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $398
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Startup delay Has much more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot G12
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Canon EOS M

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot G12
Compare the EOS M vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G12
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Canon PowerShot G12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$499
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$393 - $479
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam
Battery life Much longer battery life
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G12

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
True resolution Lower true resolution
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 with 14-42mm lens
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$768 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously recording movies
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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