Canon G12 vs Panasonic GF3X

Canon G12 advantages over Panasonic GF3X

• Less expensive
  $500 vs $750 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Tiltable Screen
  Tiltable vs Fixed
  Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• More dynamic range

  More dynamic range

  Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

  Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

  Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  G12 test data on DxO Mark GF3X test data on DxO Mark
  11.2 vs 10.1 evs
  Retain detail in highlight and shadows
• Integrated ND filter
  Yes vs No
  Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• Higher max flash sync
  1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Higher extended ISO
  12800 vs 6400 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility