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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot G12 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon G11
G11 vs G12
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Panasonic FZ60
FZ60 vs FZ70
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Successor: |
Canon G15
G12 vs G15
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Panasonic FZ80
FZ70 vs FZ80
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Model Number: |
G12 |
FZ70 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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FZ72 |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$853.79 |
$659.98 |
Date Available: |
2010-10-01 |
2013-09-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries
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21.4 oz
(606 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
3.0 x
1.9 in.
(112 x
76 x
48 mm)
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5.1 x
3.8 x
4.7 in.
(130 x
97 x
118 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.08 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
47 |
41 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.4 |
19.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.2 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
161 |
171 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2048
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 2736 x 2736
(7.5 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.0 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element |
LEICA DC VARIO; 14 elements in 12 groups, 6 Aspherical elements / 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
140mm
|
20 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.1 -
30.5mm
|
3.6 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
60.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
55mm with optional adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 5x; up to 2x Intelligent Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23 pt), 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom |
EVF type; 0.20-inch Color LCD (202K pixels equiv.), Field of View : approx. 100% |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.8 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
461,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80 to 3200 in 1/3 EV steps; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto, iISO , 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 adjustable in 1/3 EV steps; High Sensitivity Mode (1600-6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 15 sec |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist., Special Scene, Low Light |
Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo, Panorama Shot, Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters) |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T) |
0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.5 - 6.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
CR2 |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
200.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI mini out |
Mini-HDMI with Viera Link |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.40 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.70 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.0 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
3 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.66 seconds |
0.12 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.75 seconds |
0.11 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.98 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.076 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-7L |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, 720p HD Videos, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HDR Mode, Low Light Mode. |
Class Leading Super Long Zoom Lens (60x), Power Optical Image Stabilization with Active Mode, Full HD Video Recording, Zoom Microphone with Dolby(R) Digital Audio Quality, In-Camera Creative Controls and Retouch, Creative Panoramic Effects, Compatible with optional DMW-LA8 Lens Adapter for use with 1.7x Tele Converter, 3x Close-up Filter, ND and Polarizer filters, Flash Hot Shoe. |