Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including dynamic range, colour rendition and the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.

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The wide-angle end of the zoom is equivalent to 28mm.


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The telephoto end is 140mm.


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This shot illustrates the dynamic range in standard mode.


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This was taken from the same position in i-Contrast mode. As you can see there is a lot more shadow and highlight detail.


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This shot is well controlled, even managing to bring out the colour from the tree,
while not overdoing the more intense light sources (the six-blade diaphragm turns them into 6-point stars).


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The next two shots were taken using the G11's Lowlight mode.
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