Image Stabilisation was enabled for all handheld images and disabled for tripod-based tests.

Unless otherwise stated, the G12 was set to Program mode with Auto White Balance and My Colours set to Off. We tested a final production PowerShot G12. If you’re shopping for a premium compact, you’ve come to the right place. Is there still room for a high-end enthusiast’s compact with a small sensor and fixed lens? Find out in our Canon PowerShot G12 full review where we’ll pitch it against both types of cameras to see how it measures-up. The question then is not only how well the G12 performs against other small-sensor premium compacts, like Panasonic’s LX5, but whether it’s still relevant in today’s market. These may typically be larger, heavier and pricier than both the PowerShot G12 and Lumix LX5, but many enthusiasts are willing to pay the extra and accommodate the size for their performance and flexibility. But since 2009, the market for small and powerful compacts has been transformed by the arrival of cameras which pack genuine DSLR-sized sensors and removeable lens mounts into relatively pocketable bodies. Once again the G12 faces a tough rival from Panasonic, with its latest Lumix LX5, not to mention Canon’s own PowerShot S95 which packs many of the G12’s quality and features into a much smaller package with a brighter lens to boot. Like its predecessor, the PowerShot G12 is not alone in targeting enthusiasts with a powerful pocket camera. In our full review of the PowerShot G12, we’ll see if it remains one of the best choices for demanding enthusiasts.

There may be nothing revolutionary in this list, but put together they represent a fair upgrade over the earlier G11, addressing some criticisms of that model, while also delivering a couple of nice surprises. New to the PowerShot G12 over its predecessor are 720p HD video with stereo sound, in-camera HDR, Hybrid Image Stabilisation, Dynamic Range enhancement, Tracking AF, new special effects, a choice of aspect ratios, an electronic levelling guide, finger control dial, finer ISO increments, and support for an optional filter adapter. The G12 shares a number of key specifications with its predecessor, including a 10 Megapixel sensor, 5x (28-140mm equivalent) zoom, fully articulated 2.8in screen, full manual control, flash hotshoe, RAW recording, and a retro-styled body that’s packed with physical controls. Announced in September 2010, it’s the successor to the PowerShot G11. Canon’s PowerShot G12 is the latest model in the company’s flagship G-series, designed to satisfy the demands of enthusiasts who want a powerful compact or a pocketable backup to a DSLR.

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