Panasonic G10 vs Canon G12

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Panasonic G10 vs Canon G12

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G10 Review.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G12 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon G15
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Differences

Panasonic G10 advantages over Canon G12

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 2.08 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G10 test data on DxO Mark G12 test data on DxO Mark

411 vs 161 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon G12 advantages over Panasonic G10

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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 G10 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
Thinner
48 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
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
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G11

Panasonic G10

Canon G11

$600
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$577
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Canon G11

Canon G12

Canon G11

$854
1/1.7 inch

Shoots 24p video
Faster JPEG shooting

$577
1/1.7 inch

Compare Canon G12 vs Canon G11

Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G2

$600
4/3

Less expensive

$800
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Canon G12

Panasonic G2

$854
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$800
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G12 vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Nikon P7000

Panasonic G10

Nikon P7000

$600
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Nikon P7000

Canon G12

Nikon P7000

$854
1/1.7 inch

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

$400
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More dots on screen

Compare Canon G12 vs Nikon P7000

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G5

$600
4/3

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$500
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

Canon G12

Panasonic G5

$854
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$500
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G12 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G6

$600
4/3

Bigger pixels

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G6

Canon G12

Panasonic G6

$854
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G12 vs Panasonic G6

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