Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G11Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG11GF3X
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112108
Width (mm)4833
Height (mm)7667
Weight (g)400359
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G10-
SuccessorCanon G12-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)43.32224.9
Sensor width (mm)7.617.3
Sensor height (mm)5.713
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.084.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4750
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.420.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.110.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)169459
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical elementPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5020
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 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
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot-Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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--
Connections (extended)-
  • mini hdmi (type c)
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)390340
Battery form factorProprietary NB-7LProprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • photofunstudio 6.2 hd
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresArticulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast CorrectionThe GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens



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