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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 ×
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1Canon PowerShot G11
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG1G11
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124112
Width (mm)4548
Height (mm)8476
Weight (g)429400
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G10
SuccessorPanasonic G2Canon G12
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.332.08
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5347
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.120.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.311.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)463169
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • raw
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.21.1
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic 14-45mm f/3.8-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.SCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.25
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 areaContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 100% coverage, 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Intelligent ISOAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Scenery, Sports, Close-up, Night PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)11-
Flash range descriptionGuide Number 11 (ISO100,m)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • cr2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • remote socket
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.852.29
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.872.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)9-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.21.1
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.360.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.47
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.620.81
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.388sFull Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode, Telephoto = 0.372s-
Startup time (s)12.5
Play -> record time (s)0.91.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.44.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350390
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio -viewer-2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFirst Micro Four Thirds camera. SLR like, but without the mirror box and pentaprism.Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction



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