Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 ×
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G10Canon PowerShot G11
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG10G11
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124112
Width (mm)7448
Height (mm)8476
Weight (g)558400
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G10
Successor-Canon G12
Image Sensor
Sensor typeN-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 score5247
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.220.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.111.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)411169
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 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
  • raw + jpeg
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMotion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 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 - 84.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)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: 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; 202K dots eq., 1.04x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.52-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.04-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 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
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • 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 (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative)Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 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 descriptionLens dependentAuto 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
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 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)
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • wired remote socket
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.29
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-2.8
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.1
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.54
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.81
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.07
Startup time (s)-2.5
Play -> record time (s)-1.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380390
Battery form factorProprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAhProprietary 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 5.0
  • quicktime
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • usb driver
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD Movies (Motion JPEG), Mini HDMI Type-C Connector.Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate